Spain Weather Guide

Spain is a temperate country in Southern Europe, and is known for its mild winters and hot summers, especially in the southernmost regions. Spain hosts three different distinct weather patterns; continental, Mediterranean and maritime.

The continental climate is arid, with low rainfall and high rates of evaporation. Continental winters are the coldest in Spain, with high humidity. Snow is common in the mountains of the continental area.

The northern part of Spain experiences maritime weather patterns, which have mild winters, mild warm summers and high rainfall throughout the year. Though the temperatures near the coast are mild year-round, temperatures become much more extreme just a few miles inland. Fog and mist are also common in this area due to the high precipitation.

Spain's Mediterranean climate can be found on the southern and eastern coastline, from the Andalusian plane to the Pyrenees which experience low rainfall and hot summers and a hot, dry wind which blows in from Africa in the springtime, and is often dusty. The rain here is irregular and unpredictable. In other seasons, the wind is cooler, but constant.

The best times to visit Spain are in the spring and summer, though high temperatures in the summertime should keep you close to the coast.