Characterized by mild winters and hot, dry summers, Spain is bathed in sunlight at most times of the year.
In most guidebooks or online guide articles, you would find that the best times to visit Spain given are spring (April to May), boasting comfortable daytime temperatures averaging from 61-73°F (16-23°C), and in autumn (September to October), with temperatures of 71-81°F (21-27°C).
These seasons offer comfort, fewer crowds, and relatively lower prices compared to the peak season. However, there is one exception, which is during Easter (the 4-day weekend falling between March 22nd and April 25th). While the weather remains pleasant during these times, it also attracts many local European tourists to Spain for a vacation, resulting in busy traffic and crowds. Additionally, the seawater, which averages about 61-67°F (16-20°C) in spring/fall, might feel slightly cool in April and October.
Weather temperature source from: https://weatherspark.com/
- 1. March and November Are Two More of the Best Months
- 2. Best Times for a Family Trip with School Children
- 3. Worst Times to Visit Spain
- 4. Spain's Weather by Month
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March and November Are Two More of the Best Months
March: Marks the transition from winter to spring, offering mild weather with daytime temperatures averaging from 58-66°F (14-19°C). It is also the transition from low to mid-season, still benefiting from off-peak prices and fewer crowds at attractions. However, it is not suitable for beach activities.
November is often considered a rainy month in Spain, prompting many tourists to avoid it. However, late October to early November is actually the rainiest period in Spain with an average of only 7 rainy days, so it would not affect your travel that much. Despite a significant drop in temperatures, November has comfortable weather with temperatures of 59-66°F (15-19°C) before the onset of winter, requiring only a light coat for warmth.
Best Times for a Family Trip with School Children
Due to academic schedules, many families an only travel during the Easter holiday, summer vacation, or Christmas holiday. In order of recommendation, we suggest: June > March/April > July > January > December > August.
Among these, we highly recommend June if your children finish school early for summer.June is a suitable month for outdoor and beach activities with daytime temperatures of about 20–28°C (68–82°F) before the hottest months (July and August), fewer crowds compared to July and August as most local European children have their vacations during these months, and it's good for exploring inland cities and enjoying seaside activities. The Christmas holiday period is not warm enough for most seaside activities and tends to be more expensive than June.
Worst Times to Visit Spain
The worst times to visit Spain are during July and August due to the following reasons:
- Hot weather: While suitable for seaside activities, temperatures may be uncomfortably high. Daytime temperatures are usually more than 87°F (30℃). However, the northern regions offer a chance to escape from the heat.
- Crowds: It's the local summer vacation period, resulting in crowded tourist destinations and beaches.
- High prices: Due to high demand, prices for accommodation and other services are typically inflated.
Similarly, the Christmas season (December 23rd to January 5th) is not ideal due to:
- Busy traffic: The holiday season results in increased traffic jams.
- High prices: Accommodation and other expenses tend to be more expensive.
- Low seawater temperatures: Many seaside hotels are closed during this period due to the cool sea temperatures of about 61°F (16 °C), which are not suitable for water activities.
Spain's Weather by Month
- See below for more-detailed travel and weather information for each month. Whichever month you choose, be reassured that our tours are adjusted/customized based on your requirements to make the best of the seasonal opportunities and conditions. Just contact us for a tailored tour.
- Jan.–Feb.
- March-May
- June
- Jul.-Aug.
- Sept.-Oct.
- November
- December
Janu–February
Averages:
- Daytime temperatures: 51-57°F (10-13°C)
- Rain: 3–6 days, 25–43 mm (1–2″)
Activities:
The colder weather is an ideal time for visiting museums without crowds or engaging in indoor activities such as tasting tapas, wine tasting, experiencing flamenco performances, or taking a paella cooking class.
Festivals to enjoy:
- Three Kings' Day: On January 6th, you could watch a parade of floats and catch candies that are thrown from them.
- Spanish Carnival, which is always about 40 days before Easter Sunday, takes place in cities all over Spain, but Madrid and Barcelona host amazing parties to celebrate it.
See more on Weather in Spain in January.
See more on Weather in Spain in February.
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