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Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella is a city in Andorra. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Andorra la Vella — Restaurant l'Arrosseria i font escultòrica (Andorra la Vella) — photographed within 3 km of the mapped location

Get to know Andorra la Vella

A sense of the place

Andorra la Vella is the capital and largest city of Andorra. It is located high in the east Pyrenees, between France and Spain. It is also the name of the Andorran parish that surrounds the capital. As of 2023, the city had a population of 24,042, and the urban area, which includes Escaldes–Engordany plus satellite villages, has over 40,000 inhabitants. The principal industry is tourism, and the country also earns foreign income from being a tax haven. It is at an elevation of 1,023 m , and is the highest capital city in Europe. The city shares a border with Spain.

Weather through the year

When to visit Andorra la Vella

Temperature

July has the warmest monthly average (16.4°C); February is coolest (-1.8°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

May averages about 77 mm of rain, compared with 46 mm in July. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.

Planning time outdoors

June, July, August combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.

January, February, March, April, November, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C-1.6-1.81.44.78.513.616.416.112.07.91.9-0.9
Rain, mm604757717752464750647049

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

What is available for Andorra la Vella

A sourced introduction is available. The guide shows dated values for 7 distinct local indicators below, with source and confidence notes. Monthly temperature and rainfall averages are also available; they describe the reference period, not a forecast.

Comparable local figures are missing here for: Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Annual sunshine hours; Air quality — annual mean PM2.5; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Average one-bedroom rent — wider rental area. Missing values are not treated as zero and do not establish an advantage.

Available does not mean current or complete: older figures, estimates and limited confidence remain labelled beside each observation. National context below is not a local measurement. Check the dates and the sources for the decisions that matter to you.

Places around Andorra la Vella

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Andorra la Vella

What is the average rent in Andorra la Vella?

A verified average rent for Andorra la Vella is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Andorra la Vella

What is the average salary in Andorra la Vella?

A verified city average salary for Andorra la Vella is not available in the evidence shown here. National income per person and purchasing-power measures are not salaries and cannot predict take-home pay. Compare a current offer in your occupation with local taxes, housing and transport costs before deciding whether a move is affordable.

How should I compare Andorra la Vella with another city?

Compare the same dated measures for both cities, keeping local observations separate from national context. Start with rent, your expected income and the journeys you will make regularly. Then adjust the comparison weights to your priorities. Missing measurements do not prove an advantage; verify decisive costs and services with current local sources.

  1. Choose a comparison below and read its sources and dates.
  2. Set priorities for housing, work, transport and climate.
  3. Check current listings and your own income before making a decision.

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Andorra la Vella, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.

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A relocation budget

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Include the deposit, utilities, internet and commuting. Compare those costs with your own expected take-home income.

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Your relocation planning budget

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Andorra la Vella at a glance

Andorra: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Andorra la Vella. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

Comparable figures are not available here for: Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy); Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Annual sunshine hours; Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Education system (national). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.

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