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Best time to visit Spain: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of about 18-27°C in the data and pleasant evenings. July and August are very hot in Andalusia and Madrid (often 38-42°C), while winter is mild in the south and the quietest time for the big monuments.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 4°C | 3 | low |
| Feb | 15°C | 6°C | 6 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 8°C | 7 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 10°C | 7 | very high |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 8 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 19°C | 6 | high |
| Jul | 29°C | 22°C | 5 | very high |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 5 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 9 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 15°C | 7 | high |
| Nov | 18°C | 10°C | 8 | low |
| Dec | 16°C | 6°C | 4 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 16°C in March rising to 22°C in May; Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril fill Seville.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot, about 27-29°C on average and far higher inland in the south; beach season, crowded and costly on the coasts.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 26°C in September falling to 18°C in November; warm sea in September and October.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild in the south at about 13-16°C by day and 4-6°C at night; cold in Madrid and the north; quiet monuments.
Events worth planning around
- Semana Santa (Holy Week), March or April
- Feria de Abril in Seville, two weeks after Easter
- Córdoba Patio Festival, early May
- San Fermín in Pamplona, 6-14 July
- La Tomatina in Buñol, last Wednesday of August
When to avoid
July and August in Andalusia and Madrid, when it is extremely hot. Seville during Holy Week and the Feria unless you are there for them, as prices can triple.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Spain?
May or October for warm weather without the summer heat and crowds.
Is Spain worth visiting in winter?
Yes, especially Andalusia, which is mild at about 15-18°C and quiet at the big monuments.
When is Semana Santa in Spain?
Holy Week, the week before Easter, in March or April; Seville and Málaga have the most famous processions.