When to visit Spain
Introduction
Spain is a year-round destination with an abundance of attractions. As a rule of thumb, May, June and September (extending to April and October in the south) offer great weather and fewer crowds. The summer heat can reach an uncomfortable 45°C in cities like Madrid, Seville and Cordoba, but Barcelona is somewhat cooler and often humid. At the height of summer you can retreat to the northwest, the Atlantic coast or high mountains throughout the country for respite from the heat. Winter along the southern and southwestern Mediterranean coasts, the Balearics and the Canaries is warm and mild.
Madrid & Central Spain
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 60
- 50
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
Barcelona & Catalonia
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 120
- 90
- 60
- 30
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
Northern Spain
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 120
- 90
- 60
- 30
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
Andalucia
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 40
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 100
- 80
- 60
- 40
- 20
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall
Balearic Islands
Average temperature (℃)
Average rainfall (mm)
- 30
- 20
- 10
- 0
- 80
- 60
- 40
- 20
- 0
Max temp
Min temp
Rainfall