The climate of Spain
The current climate in Spain features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Spain.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Spain in recent years was 37°C in July 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in February 2018.
Rainfall amount
On average, Spain receives 600 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other places, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Spain?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Spain is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Spain. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Spain
The climate table of Spain shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 34 | 46 | 64 | 43 | 23 | 22 | 75 | 77 | 84 | 61 | 25 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Popular destinations in Spain
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Spain
Yearly Temperature in Spain
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Spain
Total Yearly Precipitation in Spain
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Spain
Weather experiences in Spain
The weather in Spain is rated an average of 4,3 out of 5 stars by 8 visitors. Have you been to Spain? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Adriaan Riedstra
There were more gray rainy days than sunny moments. It was cooler than expected, with temperatures around 15 degrees. Not ideal vacation weather for me.
Hugo LopezBeautiful warm days, but also a few rainy days. Temperatures were around 20 degrees, quite pleasant, but perhaps too cold for a beach vacation. So the weather was mixed.
Babette HemmesBright blue skies and sunny days. The temperature was mild and pleasant, between 20 and 25 degrees. Brief showers at the beginning of the month, but generally nice weather!
GeertThe sun was shining brightly and the temperatures were lovely and warm, perfect for a sunny vacation. It was almost cloudy, fantastic.
Marcella DoekhiIn February, the weather in Spain was mild and mild. There were a number of sunny days when you could enjoy terraces. Too chilly for beach, but ideal for sightseeing.
Jesse van ManenPleasant temperatures, lots of sunshine and almost every day perfect for swimming in the beautiful sea. Truly a 5-star experience.
Jasper BaremansPerfect for a vacation where you want to escape the cold. Highly recommended!
Anouk van der WerfWe took a road trip through Spain and stopped at Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Madrid, among other places. We had 1 rain during our 3-week vacation and that was just a few drops. It was really great weather.
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Average weather in Spain by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Spain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.