Best time to visit Spain

The climate in Spain through the year

When to go

Spain scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–November, with an average of 87 out of 100 in June across the 37 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in June range from 22°C in Playa de Gulpiyuri to 32°C in Granada. December–March are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (51), with daytime highs from 11°C to 21°C.

Where in the country

In June, the highest scores are in Playa El Tarajal (98), Playa de la Caleta (98) and Marbella (97), while Ondarreta Beach scores 70. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• June: Barcelona, Málaga, Palma, Marbella, Platja de la Mar Bella and 7 more
• July: Playa de Gulpiyuri, As Catedrais beach, Sardinero, Ondarreta Beach, Beach of A Lanzada and 5 more
• May: Seville, Valencia, Granada, Ibiza, Benidorm and 1 more
• September: Madrid, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife (Adeje), Playa de Las Teresitas and El Médano
• December: Las Palmas and Playa Blanca

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Seville is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 25°C) and Playa de Rodas the coolest (18°C). Playa del Silgar gets the most precipitation, about 1,740 mm a year, and Cofete the least, about 100 mm. The highest-lying is Hospital Plains (ski resort) at about 2,150 m. The warmest sea is at Ibiza: 27°C in August.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Spain averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: May–September. Best in July: Marbella (99), Málaga (98) and Playa de la Caleta (97)
• City break: all year round. Best in May: Las Palmas (95), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (95) and Málaga (88)
• Hiking: November–August. Best in May: Playa El Tarajal (87), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (86) and Tenerife (Adeje) (85)