Lerma, Castille and León
Provincia de Burgos · Castille and León · Spain · 2,647 residents
Lerma is a village in Provincia de Burgos, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 2,647 people. There are 5 notable places to see in and around town, including Lerma and Lerma Ducal Palace. The nearest airport is Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 19 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Lerma, Lerma Ducal Palace and Monasterio de Santa María la Real.
- Best weather from September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Bilbao (BIO) is 98 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Lerma
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Tours & tickets in Lerma
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Lerma and the villages around it is a hire car from Bilbao (BIO), about 2 h 19 min away.
Best time to visit Lerma
September: daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
- 8°CJan59 mm
- 10°CFeb41 mm
- 14°CMar57 mm
- 18°CApr25 mm
- 19°CMay56 mm
- 25°CJun73 mm
- 30°CJul7 mm
- 31°CAug10 mm
- 23°CSept31 mm
- 19°COct122 mm
- 14°CNov49 mm
- 8°CDec25 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C | 1°C | 59 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 10°C | 0°C | 41 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 14°C | 3°C | 57 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 18°C | 5°C | 25 mm | 11 h |
| May | 19°C | 7°C | 56 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 12°C | 73 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 15°C | 7 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 15°C | 10 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 11°C | 31 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 19°C | 10°C | 122 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 14°C | 6°C | 49 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 8°C | 1°C | 25 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Bilbao (BIO)98 miles, about 2 h 19 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Madrid (MAD)106 miles, about 2 h 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santander (SDR)97 miles, about 2 h 18 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 37 min without stops.
Lerma is good for
Around Lerma
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Lerma worth visiting?
Yes. Lerma is known for Lerma, Lerma Ducal Palace and Monasterio de Santa María la Real. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Lerma?
September, with daytime highs between 23°C and 23°C with little rain.
How do I get to Lerma from the UK?
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 2 h 19 min by road. Madrid (MAD) is an alternative, 106 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 37 min.
Is Lerma good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Lerma?
Burgos (22 miles), Aranda de Duero (25 miles), Peñafiel (35 miles) and Pesquera de Duero (33 miles) are all within an hour or so.