Quick answer
April to June and September to October are the best times to visit Spain. Barcelona sees highs of 19–26°C, Madrid and Seville are comfortable for walking, and the sea is warm from June. July and August are crowded, with Seville and Córdoba often above 38°C. Winter is mild on the coast and cheap, and suits city breaks well.
Month-by-month at a glance
- Jan14°Fair
- Feb15°Fair
- Mar17°Good
- Apr19°Best
- May22°Best
- Jun26°Best
- Jul29°Fair
- Aug29°Fair
- Sep26°Best
- Oct22°Best
- Nov17°Fair
- Dec14°Fair
Spain weather, crowds and what to expect
| Month | High / Low | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryFair | 14° / 5° | 40 mm | low | Mild and sunny on the coast, cold nights in Madrid. Winter sales and low prices. |
| FebruaryFair | 15° / 6° | 35 mm | low | Quiet and cheap. Almond blossom in the south; carnival in Cádiz. |
| MarchGood | 17° / 8° | 35 mm | medium | Las Fallas in Valencia mid-month. Holy Week falls in late March in 2027. |
| AprilBest | 19° / 10° | 45 mm | medium | Orange blossom in Seville, Feria de Abril and Sant Jordi in Barcelona. Easter weeks are busy. |
| MayBest | 22° / 14° | 50 mm | high | Warm, green and long days. Córdoba's patio festival; Andalusia still comfortable. |
| JuneBest | 26° / 18° | 30 mm | high | Beach season begins. Seville starts to bake by late June; Barcelona celebrates Sant Joan on the 23rd. |
| JulyFair | 29° / 21° | 20 mm | high | Hot and humid in Barcelona; 38°C-plus in Seville. Packed beaches and peak prices. |
| AugustFair | 29° / 21° | 60 mm | high | Peak European holiday month. Some Madrid businesses close; the coast is at capacity. |
| SeptemberBest | 26° / 18° | 80 mm | medium | Warm sea and easing heat. La Mercè in Barcelona near the 24th. Occasional storms. |
| OctoberBest | 22° / 14° | 90 mm | medium | Comfortable for Andalusia and the cities. Heavier showers some days on the Mediterranean coast. |
| NovemberFair | 17° / 9° | 55 mm | low | Mild on the coast and cheaper; cool and sometimes wet. |
| DecemberFair | 14° / 6° | 45 mm | medium | Christmas lights and markets; busy around 6–8 December long weekend and New Year. |
Long-term monthly averages. Individual years vary — check a forecast in the week before you travel.
Festivals and events in Spain
15–19 March
Las Fallas
Valencia's giant satirical sculptures, fireworks and the burning on the final night.
21–28 March 2027
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Hooded processions in Seville, Málaga and Granada. Seville hotels sell out.
About two weeks after Easter
Feria de Abril
Seville's week of flamenco dresses, horses and casetas; many casetas are private, a few are public.
23 April
Sant Jordi
Barcelona's day of books and roses; the Ramblas and Passeig de Gràcia fill with stalls.
6–14 July
San Fermín
Pamplona's bull-running festival. Watch from a balcony if at all; we don't recommend running.
Last Wednesday of August (25 August 2027)
La Tomatina
Tomato fight in Buñol near Valencia; entry is ticketed and capped.
Around 24 September
La Mercè
Barcelona's biggest festival: human towers, fire runs and free concerts.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
April to June and September to October. Barcelona sits at 19–26°C, Madrid's evenings are pleasant for walking, and Andalusia — Seville, Granada and Córdoba — is warm without being punishing. Spring brings orange blossom and festivals; autumn brings a warm sea and thinner crowds.
If Andalusia is on your route, lean towards April, May or October. Seville regularly passes 38°C in July and August, and a midday visit to the Alcázar or the Alhambra in that heat is exhausting, especially with children or parents.
Is Spain good in summer?
For beaches, yes; for cities, it's hard work. Barcelona is humid at 29°C and crowded, the Costa Brava and Balearics fill up, and prices peak. Madrid and Seville are hotter and drier, and Spaniards themselves avoid the inland cities in August. If summer is your only window, base yourself on the coast and plan sightseeing early and late — Spanish dinner starts at 9 pm anyway.
What about winter?
November to February is mild on the Mediterranean coast (14–17°C in Barcelona), sunny more often than not and cheaper. Madrid can be cold at night, close to freezing in January. It's a good season for a city-and-food trip and for short queues at the Sagrada Família and the Prado.
Planning around Indian holidays
- May–June: the best weather; book Sagrada Família and Alhambra slots as soon as they open.
- Diwali (October–November): a strong window, especially for Andalusia.
- Christmas–New Year: lights and markets; 6–8 December is a Spanish long weekend.
Spain is in the Schengen area. If Spain is your main destination, apply through the Spanish visa centre — see our Spain visa guide.
For budgets see Spain trip cost. For Barcelona neighbourhoods see where to stay in Barcelona, and for sights, things to do in Spain.
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