Best time
to travel to spain

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The best time to travel to Spain depends on the specific region and your own preferences.
Here is a general guide:

Spring. March – May

High. 65F|18.5C  Low.  44F|6.6C

Spain’s springtime temperatures (March to May) may differ by region. Because of the often warm and temperate temperatures, many parts of the country are excellent for travel. Several of Spain’s main cities’ average springtime temperatures are listed below:

  • Madrid: Highs in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-40s to low-50s Fahrenheit (around 8-12 Celsius)

  • Barcelona: Highs in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Seville: Highs in the low-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (around 23-30 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Valencia: Highs in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Bilbao: Highs in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 14-18 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-40s to low-50s Fahrenheit (around 8-12 Celsius)

Please keep in mind that this is only a general recommendation and that the weather may change from one year to the next. It’s crucial to realize that temperature varies significantly depending on altitude and location; for instance, the temperature near the ocean differs from that in the highlands.

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Summer. June – August

High. 89F|31.6C  Low.  66F|18.8C

Spain typically has hot, dry summers from June to August, which makes it a fantastic time to visit the beach or island vacation spots like the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. But it may also be pricey and congested. Here is a general guide of summertime temperatures in some significant Spanish cities:

  • Madrid: Highs in the low-90s to mid-90s Fahrenheit (around 33-35 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius)

  • Barcelona: Highs in the low-80s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (around 30-30 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius)

  • Seville: Highs in the mid-90s to upper 90s Fahrenheit (around 35-37 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius)

  • Valencia: Highs in the low-90s to mid-90s Fahrenheit (around 33-35 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius)

  • Bilbao: Highs in the low-70s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (around 25-27 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

Please keep in mind that this is just a general guide, and temperatures can vary from year to year. Additionally, Spain has a Mediterranean climate, so some coastal towns and cities can be more humid and sticky during the summer months. Also, it’s important to note that the temperature changes a lot depending on the area and altitude, for example the temperature in the coast is different than the temperature in the mountain.

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Autumn. September – November

High. 65F|18.3C  Low.  48F|8.8C

During autumn (September to November), Spain generally experiences mild weather and the crowds have thinned out. This is a great time to visit Spain’s cities and countryside, as well as to enjoy the grape harvest and wine festivals. Here is a general guide to temperatures during autumn in some major cities in Spain:

  • Madrid: Highs in the low-70s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-25 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Barcelona: Highs in the mid-60s to low-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-22 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Seville: Highs in the mid-70s to low-80s Fahrenheit (around 25-30 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Valencia: Highs in the low-70s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (around 20-25 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 13-17 Celsius)

  • Bilbao: Highs in the mid-50s to low-60s Fahrenheit (around 14-18 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-40s to low-50s Fahrenheit (around 8-12 Celsius)

Please remember that this is only a basic reference and that weather might change from one year to the next. It’s also crucial to keep in mind that temperature varies significantly depending on location and height; for instance, the temperature at the shore differs from that in the mountains. Additionally, you should be ready for some rain since fall in some regions of Spain is rainy season.

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Winter. December – February 

High. 53F|11.6C  Low.  37F|2.7C

Spain’s winter temperatures, which last from December through February, might vary by region. The climate is often moderate along the shore, although the mountains can experience cold and snowy weather. It’s a terrific time to explore Spain’s ski slopes because there aren’t many people around. Here is a general guide to wintertime temperatures in some of Spain’s largest cities:

  • Madrid: Highs in the low-50s to mid-50s Fahrenheit (around 12-14 Celsius),
    lows in the low-30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 0-5 Celsius)

  • Barcelona: Highs in the low-50s to mid-50s Fahrenheit (around 12-14 Celsius),
    lows in the low-40s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 5-7 Celsius)

  • Seville: Highs in the low-60s to mid-60s Fahrenheit (around 16-20 Celsius),
    lows in the mid-40s to low-50s Fahrenheit (around 8-12 Celsius)

  • Valencia: Highs in the low-50s to mid-50s Fahrenheit (around 12-14 Celsius),
    lows in the low-40s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 5-7 Celsius)

  • Bilbao: Highs in the low-40s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (around 5-7 Celsius),
    lows in the low-30s to mid-30s Fahrenheit (around 0-2 Celsius)

Please keep in mind that this is simply a basic guideline and that the weather may change from one year to the next. Additionally, it’s important to remember that temperature fluctuates greatly depending on altitude and location; for example, the temperature near the coast is different from that in the highlands. You should also be prepared for some rain and even some snowfall, especially in mountainous places.

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    Holidays in Spain

    • New Year’s Day (January 1st)
    • Epiphany (January 6th)
    • Labor Day (May 1st)
    • Assumption Day (August 15th)
    • National Day (October 12th)
    • All Saints’ Day (November 1st)
    • Constitution Day (December 6th)
    • Immaculate Conception (December 8th)
    • Christmas Eve (December 24th)
    • Christmas Day (December 25th)
    • Saint Stephen’s Day (December 26th)

    Festivals in Spain

    • Running of the Bulls (San Fermin)
      July 7th to 14th in Pamplona, Navarra
    • La Tomatina
      Last Wednesday of August in Buñol, Valencia
    • La Feria de Abril
      April in Seville, Andalusia
    • La Feria del Caballo
      May in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia
    • La Mercè
      September in Barcelona, Catalonia
    • La Feria de la Magdalena
      August in Castellon de la Plana, Valencia
    • La Feria de Malaga
      August in Malaga, Andalusia
    • La Feria del Cristo de la Vega
      September in Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha
    • La Feria de San Isidro
      May in Madrid, Community of Madrid
    • La Feria de San Lucas
      October in Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha

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