Spain
weather, climate and best time to visit
Best time to visit Spain
Since Spain is a large country with different climatic conditions, the period when you are here will certainly influence the kind of holiday you will have. Generally, spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) are considered the best time to visit Spain.
During this time you have great weather, less crowds, good prices and lots of things to do! And because these periods are off-season, accommodations are generally cheaper, restaurants aren't crowded and you don't have to spend half the day in line for the next attraction.
July and August are the high season in Spain
High season in Spain is during the sunny summer months. July and August are the wettest, busiest and most expensive in the coastal areas, and the least crowded but uncomfortably hot and dusty inland.
It is actually best to visit the beaches in late spring/early summer (May or early June) or late summer (August to September, even October) to avoid the extreme heat.
So Spain can be terribly hot in the summer, winters can again be very cold inland (and very rainy on the coast), and spring and fall can be surprisingly cool.
However, no matter what date you visit Spain, you will not be disappointed. Year-round, there is great food, incredible museums, and a culture worth immersing yourself in.
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Weather data from: Bilbao
Weather data from: Valencia
Weather data from: Málaga
Weather data from: Madrid
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Spain weather
The weather for Spain over the next 14 days will be 22°C till 29° with a couple of days chance of light rain showers or even quite a bit of rain.
The weather forecast for Spain is based on the weather in Madrid.
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Climate Spain
Click on a region of Spain to view the climate:
North Spain (Bilbao)
North Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for North Spain is 16° degrees and there is about 531 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 132 days a year with an average humidity of 77% and an UV-index of 4.
Weather data from: Bilbao
East Spain (Valencia)
East Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for East Spain is 22° degrees and there is about 146 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 286 days a year with an average humidity of 62% and an UV-index of 5.
Weather data from: Valencia
South Spain (Málaga)
South Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for South Spain is 21° degrees and there is about 207 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 267 days a year with an average humidity of 68% and an UV-index of 5.
Weather data from: Málaga
Central Spain (Madrid)
Central Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for Central Spain is 20° degrees and there is about 201 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 249 days a year with an average humidity of 57% and an UV-index of 4.
Weather data from: Madrid
Spain weather by month
What is the average Spain weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Spain?
Spain lies in a straight line about 7,276 km from India (New Delhi → Madrid).
How long is the flight to Spain?
The flight time from Indira Gandhi to Spain is approximately 10 h. 10 min.
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What are the largest airports in Spain?
These are the largest airports in Spain:
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) in Madrid
- Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona
- Bilbao Airport (BIO) in Bilbao
- Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia
- Zaragoza Air Base (ZAZ) in Zaragoza
- Málaga Airport (AGP) in Málaga
- Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada
- Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo
- Valladolid Airport (VLL) in Valladolid
- Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante
Airports on the well-known islands of Spain:
- Majorca
Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Palma de Mallorca
- Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) in Puerto del Rosario
- El Hierro
Hierro Airport (VDE) in Valverde
- Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Lanzarote
Lanzarote Airport (ACE) in Arrecife
- Tenerife
Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Granadilla de Abona
- Tenerife
Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Ibiza
Ibiza Airport (IBZ) in Ibiza (town)
- Menorca
Menorca Airport (MAH) in Mahón
How many inhabitants does Spain have?
Spain has 48,958,159 inhabitants.
How big is Spain?
The surface area of Spain is 505,992 km². It is 6x smaller than India.
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
What is the currency of Spain?
In Spain, the Euro (EUR) is used for payment.
Exchange rates on 2 October 2022
- 1 Indian rupee = 0.011 Euro
- 1 Euro = 88.05 Indian rupee
- 100 Indian rupee = 1.14 Euro
- 100 Euro = 8,804.55 Indian rupee
What is the area code of Spain?
The area code to call Spain is +34.
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