Almería holidays from Ireland: the honest verdict

The Bottom Line

Who should go: Best for beach people.
Worth the money?: Yes. Good value.

The honest verdict

Is Almería worth it?

“Desert, wild beaches and a Moorish fortress. They filmed Westerns here for a reason.”

Seven dots means go. One dot means stay home and put the heating on.

The Mammy TestPASS, WITH CONDITIONS“Likes the fortress”

Sun: 10/10 · Europe’s sunniest corner
Value: 8/10 · Good value
Crowds: 8/10 · Uncrowded beaches
Irish pub within 50m: 4/10 · Very few

Getting to Almería from Ireland

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What Almería is actually like

Spain’s sunny south-east has a huge Moorish fortress, the Alcazaba, and the volcanic Cabo de Gata natural park with some of the wildest beaches in the country. Inland, the Tabernas desert was the backdrop for spaghetti Westerns.

Who Almería suits

Beach lovers who hate crowds
Walkers
Couples

Best time to go to Almería from Ireland

Pleasant most of the year. Spring and autumn are lovely. Summer is very hot.

Where to stay in Almería

Almería city: Tapas and the Alcazaba. See hotels in Almería city (opens in a new tab)
San José: A small village in Cabo de Gata. See hotels in San José (opens in a new tab)
Mojácar: A white hill town above the sea. See hotels in Mojácar (opens in a new tab)

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Hotel prices in Almería

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What nobody tells you about Almería

Free tapas often come with your drink.
Bring water and shade to wild beaches.
Visit the Western film sets in Tabernas.

Almería weather by month

Month	Avg high	vs Ireland	Sea	Sun a day	Rainy days
January	17°C	+9°	15°C	6h	3
February	18°C	+9°	14°C	7h	3
March	20°C	+9°	15°C	7h	3
April	22°C	+9°	16°C	8h	3
May	24°C	+8°	18°C	10h	2
June	28°C	+10°	21°C	11h	0
July	31°C	+11°	24°C	12h	0
August	32°C	+13°	25°C	11h	0
September	29°C	+12°	23°C	9h	2
October	25°C	+11°	20°C	7h	3
November	21°C	+11°	18°C	6h	3
December	18°C	+10°	16°C	5h	4

Long-term averages, rounded. "vs Ireland" compares with a typical Dublin high. Rainy days have at least 1mm of rain.

Questions people actually ask

Is Almería warm in October?

Average daily highs are around 25°C in October, compared with about 14°C in Ireland. Warm enough for shorts, honestly.

When is the best time to visit Almería?

For warm sun without frying, go in April, May, June, October and November. July, August and September can be properly hot, often over 28°C.

Is Almería worth it?

We give it 6 out of 7 blue dots. Desert, wild beaches and a Moorish fortress. They filmed Westerns here for a reason.

Checked October 2026

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