Spain Weather Overview
The Spain is blessed with unique global positioning. The country has varied topography pertaining to its vast stretch because of which the country receives a climate that keeps on changing from place to place. In fact, the country can be divided into four different climatic regions: the Mediterranean, the continental Mediterranean, the oceanic and the subtropical.
General Weather
Though Spain is considered to be a country that has perfect year-round weather but the country also receives some high winds and strong storms. The average daily highs that has been around the country ranges from 40s to mid 60s Fahrenheit during winters, 60°F to 80°F in Spring, 70°F to 90°F in summer and 70°F to 80°F during fall.
Spring is the beach season of Spain. From the month of March to the month of May, you can lounge comfortably on the Costa del Sol without facing the intense sun that can beat down on you. However, spring can also be termed as the most unpredictable season that Spain gets. According to a survey, more than one vacationer in Spain has experienced his trip getting rained out during the spring season.
Summer
A lot of tourists venture the large cities of Spain during the summer season. The temperature regularly rises to about 100°F. The weather generally remains warm and perfect for travel. Though northern Spain receives a bit cooler climate, the temperatures in southern and central areas of the country remain very pleasant.
Fall
The autumn month bring along with itself a very comfortable climate, such that one can have a good time at the beach on the Costa Blanca, the
Costa del Sol or Barcelona. However, Spain starts to receive crispier, cooler air and the temperature starts to fluctuate showing the changing hues. The sun gets less powerful during the day and the evenings are cold. Rain is also likely in the season.
Winter
Other than Andalusia, winter is very cold in Spain. The cities that are centrally located and have high altitudes including that of Madrid often receives the winter brunt. Some parts received as much as 20 days of rain in a single month. Mountainous regions also received snowfall during the winters.
The weather of Canary Islands is somehow different than that of the Spain’s mainland. Canary Islands are unique in a way that they stay typically warm and sunny all year round. In fact Canary Islands are also called ‘islands of eternal spring’. Summers are hot but not scorching and winters are quite mild. These islands receive very less rainfall.
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