What are the cycling conditions like in Col de Cabre?

🌦️ Seasonal breakdown for cyclists ❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) Valley nearby averages about 5.8 °C daytime / 0.4 °C night in January . Snow occurs Nov–Mar with ~11 snowy days yearly. December area stats show ~9 snowfall days and heavy snow accumulation possible. Cycling reality: Road may be temporarily closed or unsafe after storms or ice. Black ice on shaded sections is common. Expect wind chill and frozen runoff. 👉 Even if technically open, it’s not considered a winter cycling pass . 🌱 Spring (Mar–May) Snow gradually melts; early spring can still have snow patches at altitude. Weather is unstable — cold mornings, mild afternoons. Rain days increase toward late spring (June peak rain days in region). Cycling reality: March–early April = shoulder season, unpredictable. Late April–May = rideable most years, but bring layers + rain shell. ☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) Warm and dry overall. Lowest precipitation probability occurs mid-June in similar southern mountain climates. August is the driest, least humid period regionally. Cycling reality: Best riding season. Expect: hot valley starts cooler summit temps occasional afternoon thunderstorms Wind exposure on summit is common. 🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) September = driest month (~32 mm rainfall). October–November = wettest period; November highest rainfall. First snowfalls often arrive late autumn. Cycling reality: September = excellent conditions. October = scenic but wetter. November = unreliable and potentially snowy. 🚧 Opening / accessibility pattern There is no fixed official seasonal closure listed for this pass (unlike very high Alpine passes). However, based on climate + altitude: Typical practical cycling window: ➡️ Late April → late October Outside this period access depends entirely on: snowfall ice local road maintenance 🎯 What cyclists should expect (practical notes) Temperature drop of ~6–8 °C from valley to summit. Strong crosswinds possible at the col. Sudden weather shifts (especially spring/autumn). Limited services — bring water/food. ✅ Short summary Col de Cabre is generally rideable May–October, best June–September. Winter brings cold, snow, and ice; spring and autumn can be unpredictable with rain or early snow. Summer is warm and stable but still windy at the top.

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Pass Information

1,180m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:57 — 18:38

8° / 2°

Precipitation 9 mm

Humidity 100 %

🌦️ Seasonal breakdown for cyclists

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)

Valley nearby averages about 5.8 °C daytime / 0.4 °C night in January.
Snow occurs Nov–Mar with ~11 snowy days yearly.
December area stats show ~9 snowfall days and heavy snow accumulation possible.
Cycling reality:
Road may be temporarily closed or unsafe after storms or ice.
Black ice on shaded sections is common.
Expect wind chill and frozen runoff.

👉 Even if technically open, it’s not considered a winter cycling pass.

🌱 Spring (Mar–May)

Snow gradually melts; early spring can still have snow patches at altitude.
Weather is unstable — cold mornings, mild afternoons.
Rain days increase toward late spring (June peak rain days in region).

Cycling reality:

March–early April = shoulder season, unpredictable.
Late April–May = rideable most years, but bring layers + rain shell.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug)

Warm and dry overall.
Lowest precipitation probability occurs mid-June in similar southern mountain climates.
August is the driest, least humid period regionally.

Cycling reality:

Best riding season.
Expect:
- hot valley starts
- cooler summit temps
- occasional afternoon thunderstorms
Wind exposure on summit is common.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

September = driest month (~32 mm rainfall).
October–November = wettest period; November highest rainfall.
First snowfalls often arrive late autumn.

Cycling reality:

September = excellent conditions.
October = scenic but wetter.
November = unreliable and potentially snowy.

🚧 Opening / accessibility pattern

There is no fixed official seasonal closure listed for this pass (unlike very high Alpine passes).
However, based on climate + altitude:

Typical practical cycling window:
➡️ Late April → late October

Outside this period access depends entirely on:

snowfall
ice
local road maintenance

🎯 What cyclists should expect (practical notes)

Temperature drop of ~6–8 °C from valley to summit.
Strong crosswinds possible at the col.
Sudden weather shifts (especially spring/autumn).
Limited services — bring water/food.

✅ Short summary

Col de Cabre is generally rideable May–October, best June–September. Winter brings cold, snow, and ice; spring and autumn can be unpredictable with rain or early snow. Summer is warm and stable but still windy at the top.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:57 — 18:38

8° / 2°

Precipitation 9 mm

Humidity 100 %

Thu

12 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:55 — 18:39

10° / 1°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 99 %

Fri

13 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:53 — 18:40

11° / 2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 90 %

Sat

14 Mar

ac_unit

Snow

06:51 — 18:41

4° / -2°

Precipitation 13 mm

Humidity 100 %

Sun

15 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:49 — 18:43

6° / -1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 74 %

Mon

16 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:47 — 18:44

8° / 0°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 74 %

Tue

17 Mar

cloud

Overcast

06:46 — 18:45

11° / 1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 84 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	5°C	-2°C	15	5.3h	17	128 mm	75 %	2	9h 17m
Feb	8°C	-1°C	20	7.3h	9	33 mm	73 %	3	10h 28m
Mar	10°C	0°C	25	8.7h	14	99 mm	70 %	4	11h 57m
Apr	14°C	3°C	27	10.0h	19	136 mm	68 %	5	13h 30m
May	16°C	6°C	31	12.8h	17	76 mm	65 %	6	14h 49m
Jun	24°C	13°C	30	13.9h	9	40 mm	67 %	7	15h 29m
Jul	22°C	12°C	31	13.6h	8	33 mm	66 %	8	15h 8m
Aug	24°C	12°C	28	12.0h	7	48 mm	68 %	7	13h 58m
Sep	18°C	8°C	27	10.3h	10	109 mm	70 %	5	12h 30m
Oct	14°C	5°C	23	8.6h	10	104 mm	72 %	4	10h 57m
Nov	7°C	0°C	18	6.3h	12	100 mm	76 %	2	9h 36m
Dec	7°C	-1°C	21	6.4h	9	46 mm	77 %	2	8h 53m