Spain Weather in April 2024: Travel Tips for First-Timers

April is spring in Spain, and it's one of the best months of the year to visit for some activities, with mild to warm weather and mostly dry days. We recommend visiting Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo and Seville. Read on to find out more about travel and weather, including temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and tips for April.

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• 1. Weather Overview
• 2. Best Places to Visit
• 3. Crowds and Costs
• 4. What to Wear

Spain Weather in April: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 11–20°C (52–68°F)
• Rainfall: 5 cm (2 inches)
• Rainy days: 7
• Sunshine hours/day: 8
• Humidity: around 61% (mostly comfortable throughout Spain)

April is mostly mild to warm in Spain, with temperatures between 11–20°C (52–68°F), topping around 24°C (75°F) in the south in Seville. The days are sunny, with approximately 8 hours of sunshine per day, making for a really pleasant climate.

There is only a little bit of rainfall in Spain in April, around 5 cm (or 2 inches), with around 7 rainy days in the month. The humidity levels are around 61% on average in Spain, higher in Barcelona (around 68%) and lower in Seville (around 58%).

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The Best Places to Visit in Spain in April

April's sunny, long days make it the perfect time of the year to visit Spain and explore, throughout the entire country. For visitors in April, we recommend spending some time in Madrid, visiting Toledo from Madrid, heading over to Barcelona, and then going towards the south of the country towards Seville.

Global Highlights' experts can help you put together the ideal itinerary for your trip to Spain. Just reach out to the team, let them know what you would like to do, what your requirements and needs are. Contact us to start planning your Spain trip.

1. Check out the Sights in Madrid

Madrid is home to around 3.4 million people, and is the second-largest city in the European Union. It has historically held a lot of influence in Europe too, and you can see this in the sights and museums around the city.

We recommend visiting the National Archaeological Museum to get an understanding of the pre-historic history of Spain, and then visiting the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia to enjoy the beautiful art collection.

There is also the Royal Palace of Madrid which is the official residence of the Spanish royal family when they are in Madrid. The current Spanish monarch, King Felipe VI, however, has chosen to not to reside there at the moment.

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2. Visit the Diana de Sant Jordi Flower Markets in Barcelona

Barcelona celebrates Sant Jordi on April 23, the day of the Catalonian patron saint, combining World Book Day and Valentine's Day. On this day, couples exchange gifts, with men traditionally receiving a book and women receiving a rose. These days, men and women can both receive books and roses.

As a result, we highly recommend walking through the city on this day, as the streets are filled with book stalls and flower stalls. The city comes alive, and there's no happier day to visit Barcelona. Visit Plaza Sant Jaume to enjoy traditional dances, too.

For the rest of your time in Barcelona, we suggest checking out Gaudí's beautiful creations that have made the city so famous, such as the Sagrada Familia which is the biggest unfinished Catholic Church in the world. His other architectural feats include La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, Casa Vincens, and Park Güell, all of which are worth a visit.

3. Enjoy Feria de Abril in Seville

Spring is a wonderful time to visit Seville, before the summer temperatures really take off. Known for its orange blossoms and jasmine, April is a great time of year to visit because of the Seville April Fair, or Feria de Abril.

This week generally happens after Semana Santa (check out visiting Spain in March for more information about that), and falls between April 14 and April 20 in 2024, April 4 and April 10 in 2025, and April 19 and April 25 in 2026.

Visiting Seville during this time can keep you busy for the full week, as there are stalls with food and drink that are open until late into the evening. There are also daily bullfights, and parades with horses and floats.

Because not every part of this celebration is open to the public, but some are affiliated with clubs or businesses, we recommend getting a tour guide for your time in Seville to make sure you don't miss any of the celebrations that you are able to attend. Contact Global Highlights for more information.

4. Take a Day trip to Toledo

Toledo is a famous day-trip destination from Madrid, and for good reason! The city is connected via a high-speed train, or it is also possible to get a private transfer there and back.

The historic quarter of Toledo is probably the best place to start your day. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has maintained its medieval layout with narrow alleys and beautiful buildings.

We also recommend climbing the Cuesta de la Ciudad (the city hill) for its great views from the Church of San Ildefonso, since this is the highest point of the city. You'll be able to take some time to really enjoy the impressive views of all the rooftops of Toledo from there, and there are lots of restaurants nearby for a local meal.

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Crowds and Costs for Traveling in April

April is low tourist season in Spain, with the busiest months generally being July and August. This means you can expect fewer crowds at the tourist sites, although bear in mind that Spain is a popular tourist destination year-round (for good reason!).

Apart from the festivals mentioned above, Feria de Abril and Sant Jordi, there are no other big holidays in Spain in April with the exception of the Easter weekend from April 18 to April 21 in 2025 (it's from March 29 to April 1 in 2024).

What to Wear in April

With Spain's weather being mild to warm in April, we recommend bringing a light jacket just for the evenings, and for the cooler days at the beginning of the month in the north of the country. You likely won't need it during the day when you are visiting Seville towards the end of April, but it is best to be prepared, and early April in Madrid still sees some cooler evenings.

We also recommend bringing good footwear so that you can comfortably explore the country, and in case you want to go on a walking tour. Given that there is sunshine for around 8 hours a day on average in April, we also recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, or some sunglasses to protect yourself from the UV.