Since Spain is a large country with different climatic conditions, the period when you are here will certainly influence the kind of holiday you will have. Generally, spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) are considered the best time to visit Spain.
During this time you have great weather, less crowds, good prices and lots of things to do! And because these periods are off-season, accommodations are generally cheaper, restaurants aren't crowded and you don't have to spend half the day in line for the next attraction.
July and August are the high season in Spain
High season in Spain is during the sunny summer months. July and August are the wettest, busiest and most expensive in the coastal areas, and the least crowded but uncomfortably hot and dusty inland.
It is actually best to visit the beaches in late spring/early summer (May or early June) or late summer (August to September, even October) to avoid the extreme heat.
So Spain can be terribly hot in the summer, winters can again be very cold inland (and very rainy on the coast), and spring and fall can be surprisingly cool.
However, no matter what date you visit Spain, you will not be disappointed. Year-round, there is great food, incredible museums, and a culture worth immersing yourself in.
In the table below you can quickly find the average weather per month in Spain, the monthly temperatures or the most rainfall. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
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North Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for North Spain is 32° degrees and there is about 209 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 132 days a year with an average humidity of 77% and an UV-index of 4.
East Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for East Spain is 42° degrees and there is about 57 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 286 days a year with an average humidity of 62% and an UV-index of 5.
South Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for South Spain is 40° degrees and there is about 81 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 267 days a year with an average humidity of 68% and an UV-index of 5.
Central Spain has a mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry, and the temperature is mild in the winter. The average annual temperature for Central Spain is 39° degrees and there is about 79 inch of rain in a year. It is dry for 249 days a year with an average humidity of 57% and an UV-index of 4.
What is the average Spain weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
Spain lies in a straight line about 3,580 miles from United States (New York → Madrid). By car the distance is 1,070 miles. The total travel time is 17 hours and 30 minutes.
How long is the flight to Spain?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Spain is approximately 13 hours.
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