Spanish Weather

The first expectations of the high temperature in Spain is usually true, but having in mind the diversity and the fact that Spain is a enormous country, you cannot expect it to be always sunny and warm. Spanish weather is various depending on the season and which region you observe. In fact, there are seventeen different regions in Spain. The Northern regions such as Galicia and Asturas are completely different than Andalucia and Murcia in the south. Because of the geographical location, Spanish weather can be classified into 3 different climatic areas: the Maritime climate, the Mediterranean climate and the warm and arid climate.

The year starts colder in the Kingdom of Spain, unless you travel to Andalusia. Central cities, Toledo and Madrid and the countryside around them are especially cold in winter months. In fact, these cities are cold and dry. But, as you go northern and southern, temperatures are higher – Andalusia is still reasonably sunny and warm (except the Sierra Nevada), while the northern cost is warmed by the Atlantic ocean. North-west region, Galicia is extremely wet with the average 20 days a month of rain in Winter months. All mountainous regions in Spain get snow in winter, though.

The internal Spanish cities, especially Seville and Madrid,  get unbearably hot during Summer months with regular temperatures of 113ºF (45ºC).  The spring and the fall are times for the beach, because it’s not too warm and not too cool, enough to get a tan but not to burn. There is only one problem with the Spring weather in Spain – until the 10th of June, it’s better not to take off a coat, especially in Madrid. Even in January, there might be some warm spells, but no one can guarantee really good weather until the month of June and this is true even on the Costa del Sol.