Spain Weather in February: Travel Tips for First-Timers

February is a cool-to-mild time of year in Spain, with mostly dry weather. For visitors, we suggest visiting Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. Read on to find out more about Spain travel and weather in February, including temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and travel tips.

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

Spain Weather in February: Overview

Averages:

• Temperature range: 7–16°C (45–60°F)
• Rainfall: 4 cm (1 inch)
• Rainy days: 5
• Sunshine hours/day: 6
• Humidity: around 67% (a little damp throughout Spain)

February temperatures range between 7 and 16°C (45 and 60°F) on average throughout the country, slightly warmer in the south than in the north. There are around 6 hours of sunshine per day in February, for mostly sunny "winter" days.

Rainfall is low in Spain in February, at around 4 cm (or 1 inch), and there is rain only approximately 5 days out of the month. Humidity levels are slightly above comfortable, at around 67% on average.

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The Best Places to Visit in Spain in February

February's daytime weather is mild in Spain, making it a great time of the year for lots of walking and sightseeing. We do recommend having a few indoor activities just in case you come across a rainy or a colder day, and also because some of Spain's museums are highly worth visiting.

For visitors in February, we would recommend visiting Madrid in the center of Spain, Barcelona on the east coast, Sevilla in the south, as well as Valencia also on the east coast.

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1. Visit Madrid's Incredible Royal Palace

Madrid is the capital city of Spain, and you will likely start your trip in Spain there, since this is where most international flights come in.

We highly recommend spending some time at the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Spanish royal family while they are in Madrid, although the current King Felipe VI has chosen to not to reside there.

It was constructed between 1738 and 1734, in a Berniniesque design, notable for its use of art inside, as well as the wealth of fine materials used. Inside you will be able to see loads of beautiful items including the world's only complete Stradivarius string quartet, and paintings by Caravaggio, Juan de Flandes, and Francisco de Goya.

If you are interested in architecture and art, we do recommend getting a tour guide for your visit to make sure you have someone to ask questions and who can explain its incredible history. We can arrange this for you.

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2. See Gaudí's Beautiful Structures in Barcelona

Barcelona is where you'll find Gaudí's beautiful structures, many of which are world famous and built in Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau styles.

During your time in Barcelona, we recommend heading over to the Sagrada Familia, the world's biggest unfinished Catholic Church. The Sagrada Familia has been under construction for close to 100 years and still has not been completed, but is still a must-see if you are in Barcelona.

Gaudí's other sights include three famous houses, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Cata Batlló, and Casa Vincens, as well as Park Güell, a park showcasing beautiful tile work and sculptures. You could spend a lot of time visiting all of these amazing architectural feats, and we highly recommend visiting them, since Gaudí only worked in and around Barcelona.

3. Tour the Largest Gothic Cathedral Rooftop in the World in Seville

Seville is home to the Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede, a beautiful building blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish architectural styles, and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The building was originally a mosque, built in the 21st century, and was transformed into a cathedral in the 15th and 16th centuries by Spanish Christians.

During your visit you will be able to explore the rooftop adorned with beautiful gargoyles and stained-glass windows. Inside is Christopher Colombus' tomb, which is an interesting thing to see.

February is also when Seville hosts its annual marathon, on February 18 in 2024 (and 23 February in 2025), so expect there to be some closures if you are in the city on that day. If you are a runner, why not participate?

4. Explore Valencia's Central Market

Valencia is home to a beautiful market that is also Europe's largest fresh produce market. The Central Market is where you'll find a collection of all local produce from Valencia and beyond, and is the perfect place to have some snacks or a drink. Whether you want to sit down and try some local cheeses and meats during your visit, or just want to stock up ahead of your trip back home, this is the place to be.

The building itself is also beautiful, being a modernist architectural building that has stained glass and beautiful tiles.

Other sights in Valencia include the Valencia Cathedral, the Serranos Towers, the Plaça de la Verge, and the Museum of Fine Arts of Valencia (Museo de Bellas Artes) in case you are looking for an activity that is indoors.

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Crowds and Costs for Traveling in February

February falls in Spain's low season, with generally fewer crowds and lower costs for accommodation and transportation.

February does also see some celebrations, including La Candelaria, which is celebrated throughout the country, but mostly in Madrid, on February 2. This celebration honors the day on which Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem to perform the required sacrifice of purification 40 days after his birth. It is celebrated in different ways including a devil parade (in the theme of purification), or other candlelit parades and clowns dressing as farmers bringing out bulls.

February 28 is the Day of Andalucía, commemorating the referendum in 1980 to recognize Andalucía as an autonomous community in Spain. Some smaller shops and restaurants might be closed on this day in Andalucía since it is a public holiday. Andalucía's cities include Seville mentioned above, as well as Malaga, Granada, and Jerez.

What to Wear in February

February's weather is cool to mild, and we would recommend bringing a jumper as well as a coat. For those planning to walk around outside, wearing a scarf, gloves and a hat is a good idea, as well as supportive footwear.

Because February could still see a slight temperature drop before spring really kicks in, but also could see some warmer temperatures particularly in the south of the country, bringing plenty of layers to put on or take off is the best idea.