Ski resort · Spain
Best time to visit Hospital Plains (ski resort)
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The ski season in Hospital Plains (ski resort) typically runs February and March, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is July and August, with daytime temperatures around 18°C.
Hospital Plains (ski resort) at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 18°C and coolest in January (0°C). The wettest month is October (124 mm) and the driest December (67 mm), with about 1,120 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Hospital Plains (ski resort)
2,150 mThe climate in Hospital Plains (ski resort) through the year
When to go
Hospital Plains (ski resort) scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 75 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 18°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 67 % of the time. June and September are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–51. The lowest score is in April (25), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (18°C) is about 19 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 67 mm in December to 124 mm in October (about 1,120 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in March (about 40 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Hospital Plains (ski resort) lies about 2,150 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 14 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Hospital Plains (ski resort) scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 71
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 85
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 86
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): May–October, up to 94
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February and March
How it compares
Of the 76 destinations Eddigo covers in Spain, Hospital Plains (ski resort) is the coolest over the year and the 9th wettest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In August, when Hospital Plains (ski resort) scores 75, Baqueira (27 km away) scores 84 and Pla d'Adet (30 km away) scores 84. In April, when Hospital Plains (ski resort) is at its lowest, Valencia scores 76 and lies 370 km away. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 0° | −7° | 90 mm | 11 | 40 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
| February | 38 | 0° | −7° | 71 mm | 9 | 39 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 30 | 3° | −5° | 106 mm | 13 | 47 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 25 | 6° | −3° | 106 mm | 13 | 39 % | 13 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 27 | 10° | 0° | 107 mm | 14 | 46 % | 15 h | Chilly and showery |
| June | 51 | 16° | 4° | 94 mm | 12 | 56 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| July | 70 | 18° | 7° | 74 mm | 10 | 68 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm and showery |
| August | 75 | 18° | 7° | 80 mm | 8 | 67 % | 14 h | Mild |
| September | 50 | 14° | 4° | 84 mm | 10 | 53 % | 12 h | Mild and showery |
| October | 33 | 10° | 1° | 124 mm | 12 | 44 % | 11 h | Chilly and showery |
| November | 32 | 4° | −4° | 120 mm | 11 | 36 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
| December | 38 | 0° | −6° | 67 mm | 9 | 39 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,150 m. Coordinates: 42.68, 0.61.