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Spain's national averages run from 11 °C in January to 30 °C in August, with rainfall between 22 mm in July and 89 mm in March and 4.3–9.9 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are June, July and August. Its 52 regions span 16–25 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Madrid
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Madrid
- Area
- 506,733 km²
Best months to visit
When Spain shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.2 | 3.1 | -1.2 | 15.4 |
| February | 13.4 | 4.2 | -0.2 | 17.8 |
| March | 14.7 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 20.5 |
| April | 17.5 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 23.0 |
| May | 21.6 | 10.7 | 6.9 | 27.1 |
| June | 26.2 | 14.9 | 11.0 | 32.4 |
| July | 29.7 | 17.3 | 14.7 | 33.6 |
| August | 29.9 | 17.5 | 14.3 | 34.2 |
| September | 25.2 | 14.3 | 10.1 | 30.1 |
| October | 21.0 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 26.5 |
| November | 14.7 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 19.4 |
| December | 12.1 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 15.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 70 |
| February | 53 |
| March | 89 |
| April | 76 |
| May | 61 |
| June | 50 |
| July | 22 |
| August | 27 |
| September | 53 |
| October | 81 |
| November | 81 |
| December | 70 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 4.8 |
| February | 6.0 |
| March | 6.6 |
| April | 7.6 |
| May | 8.6 |
| June | 9.0 |
| July | 9.9 |
| August | 9.2 |
| September | 7.6 |
| October | 6.2 |
| November | 4.7 |
| December | 4.3 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 5.8 | 18.8 |
| February | 10.4 | 5.9 | 19.5 |
| March | 11.5 | 6.7 | 18.3 |
| April | 10.3 | 6.7 | 15.4 |
| May | 9.7 | 6.7 | 13.5 |
| June | 9.2 | 6.9 | 12.8 |
| July | 9.3 | 7.5 | 11.8 |
| August | 8.9 | 6.9 | 11.6 |
| September | 8.7 | 5.9 | 12.7 |
| October | 9.3 | 5.7 | 15.8 |
| November | 10.7 | 5.9 | 17.1 |
| December | 10.1 | 5.5 | 17.9 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Spain
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Spain, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedCaminito del Rey
Limited July–August · at its best March–May, September–October
Sources: caminodelrey.es, caminito-del-rey-tickets.com
- At its bestCamino de Santiago
At its best April–June, September–October
Sources: wildernesstravel.com, caminoways.com
- At its bestThe Alhambra, Granada
At its best April–June, September–October
Sources: thealhambra.org, alhambra-granada-tickets.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
52 regions
Spain, taken apart
- A Coruña12–23 °C yr
- Albacete12–34 °C yr
- Alicante15–32 °C yr
- Almería14–31 °C yr
- Araba / Álava10–26 °C yr
- Asturias10–22 °C yr
- Badajoz13–35 °C yr
- Balearic Islands15–29 °C yr
- Barcelona11–28 °C yr
- Biscay11–24 °C yr
- Burgos8–28 °C yr
- Cantabria10–23 °C yr
- Castellón13–30 °C yr
- Ceuta15–25 °C yr
- Ciudad Real12–35 °C yr
- Community of Madrid10–33 °C yr
- Cuenca10–33 °C yr
- Cáceres12–34 °C yr
- Cádiz16–31 °C yr
- Córdoba14–36 °C yr
- Gipuzkoa10–24 °C yr
- Girona11–28 °C yr
- Granada12–32 °C yr
- Guadalajara9–32 °C yr
- Huelva15–34 °C yr
- Huesca9–30 °C yr
- Jaén13–36 °C yr
- La Rioja9–28 °C yr
- Las Palmas19–25 °C yr
- León8–27 °C yr
- Lleida8–28 °C yr
- Lugo10–24 °C yr
- Melilla18–32 °C yr
- Murcia15–33 °C yr
- Málaga14–30 °C yr
- Navarre9–28 °C yr
- Ourense10–26 °C yr
- Palencia8–29 °C yr
- Pontevedra12–25 °C yr
- Salamanca9–31 °C yr
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife18–24 °C yr
- Segovia8–30 °C yr
- Seville16–35 °C yr
- Soria8–30 °C yr
- Tarragona13–31 °C yr
- Teruel10–30 °C yr
- Toledo11–34 °C yr
- Valencia14–32 °C yr
- Valladolid9–31 °C yr
- Zamora9–30 °C yr
- Zaragoza11–33 °C yr
- Ávila8–30 °C yr
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Spain
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
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UK
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Month by month
A year in Spain, in order
- JanJanuary11.2°C · 70 mm · 4.8 hr/day
Around 11 °C with 70 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 11 °C with 70 mm of rain and 4.8 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary13.4°C · 53 mm · 6.0 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 53 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 53 mm of rain and 6.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch14.7°C · 89 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 89 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 89 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril17.5°C · 76 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 76 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay21.6°C · 61 mm · 8.6 hr/day
Around 22 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 22 °C with 61 mm of rain and 8.6 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune26.2°C · 50 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 50 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 50 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly29.7°C · 22 mm · 9.9 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 22 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 22 mm of rain and 9.9 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust29.9°C · 27 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 27 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 27 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember25.2°C · 53 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 25 °C with 53 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 25 °C with 53 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober21.0°C · 81 mm · 6.2 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 81 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 81 mm of rain and 6.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember14.7°C · 81 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 81 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 81 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember12.1°C · 70 mm · 4.3 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 70 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 70 mm of rain and 4.3 hours of sun a day.
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