Best time to visit Spain
Spain has its best weather in April, May, September, and October. Peak season is July and August. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for April, May, September, and October.
Spain weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F | 34°F | 1.5 in | 7 | 7 h |
| February | 56°F | 37°F | 1 in | 5 | 8.4 h |
| March | 61°F | 41°F | 2.3 in | 9 | 9.2 h |
| April | 66°F | 45°F | 2.3 in | 9 | 10.8 h |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | 6 | 12.6 h |
| June | 85°F | 62°F | 0.8 in | 5 | 13.3 h |
| July | 94°F | 68°F | 0.3 in | 1 | 13.9 h |
| August | 92°F | 67°F | 0.5 in | 2 | 12.7 h |
| September | 80°F | 59°F | 2 in | 5 | 11 h |
| October | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in | 9 | 8.6 h |
| November | 58°F | 43°F | 1.9 in | 8 | 7.3 h |
| December | 53°F | 38°F | 1.7 in | 7 | 6.4 h |
Spain month by month
Spain in January
Highs around 51°F, lows near 34°F. About 7 rainy days and 7 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherSpain in February
Highs around 56°F, lows near 37°F. About 5 rainy days and 8.4 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherSpain in March
Highs around 61°F, lows near 41°F. About 9 rainy days and 9.2 h of sunshine a day.
Semana Santa
Good weatherSpain in April
Highs around 66°F, lows near 45°F. About 9 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Semana Santa · Feria de Abril
Best weatherSpain in May
Highs around 76°F, lows near 53°F. About 6 rainy days and 12.6 h of sunshine a day.
Feria de Abril · San Isidro
Best weatherSpain in June
Highs around 85°F, lows near 62°F. About 5 rainy days and 13.3 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherSpain in July
Highs around 94°F, lows near 68°F. About 1 rainy days and 13.9 h of sunshine a day.
Summer heat
Hardest monthPeak seasonSpain in August
Highs around 92°F, lows near 67°F. About 2 rainy days and 12.7 h of sunshine a day.
Summer heat
Hardest monthPeak seasonSpain in September
Highs around 80°F, lows near 59°F. About 5 rainy days and 11 h of sunshine a day.
La Mercè
Best weatherSpain in October
Highs around 71°F, lows near 52°F. About 9 rainy days and 8.6 h of sunshine a day.
Best weatherSpain in November
Highs around 58°F, lows near 43°F. About 8 rainy days and 7.3 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherSpain in December
Highs around 53°F, lows near 38°F. About 7 rainy days and 6.4 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weather
Seasons and events
- Mar and Apr
Semana Santa
Holy Week falls between March and April, with religious processions that have centuries of tradition.
Source: Spain.info - Apr and May
Feria de Abril
Seville's fair falls between April and May, when the fairground and its stands fill with people dancing sevillanas.
Source: Spain.info - May
San Isidro
Madrid's patron saint festivities run on and around 15 May, with picnics in the Pradera de San Isidro, chotis dancing in traditional dress, and concerts at Plaza Mayor.
Source: esMADRID - Jul and Aug
Summer heatWeather risk
At Seville airport the average daily high is 36.0°C in July and 35.5°C in August (AEMET normals, 1981 to 2010).
Source: AEMET - Sep
La Mercè
Barcelona's patron saint festival is held around 24 September, with human towers, parades of giants and big-heads, and the correfoc fire run.
Source: Spain.info
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Questions about visiting Spain
May scores highest for weather in Madrid, with highs around 76°F and about 6 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is April, May, September, and October.
October is the wettest month in Madrid, with about 2.6 in of rain over 9 days. July is the driest, with about 0.3 in.
Peak season is July and August, according to INE. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for April, May, September, and October.
July is the warmest month in Madrid, with average highs of 94°F. January is the coolest, at 51°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
