General
What is the best time to visit Spain?
How do I access internet in Spain?
What NOT to do in Spain?
Where should I go in Spain for a week?
Where should I go in Spain for 2 weeks?
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
What should I pack for my trip?
Transport
People
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Family travel
What is the climate like in Spain?
Spain, one of the warmest countries in Europe.
Spain has a predominantly warm Mediterranean climate, with dry summers and winters with balanced temperatures. Here you can enjoy more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. It is no surprise, then, that this is one of the warmest parts of Europe.
When talking of weather, special mention should be made of the Canary Islands. Their special location, facing the coast of Africa, gives them a benign climate with mild temperatures (22ºC year-round average on the coasts), with only small temperature differences between day and night, whatever the season.
Nevertheless, variety is the main characteristic of the climate there, due to Spain’s immense geographical diversity. So that if you travel to the north, to the Cantabrian coast, you will find a mild climate with high rainfall. Winters are mild and in summer temperatures rarely exceed 25ºC.
However, in the higher parts of the country, the climate is harsher and it is common to see snow from the beginning of winter to the end of spring. This is the case of the Pyrenees, the mountains of Sierra Nevada, the Central and Iberian ranges, and the Cantabrian Mountains, amongst others.
Can I drink tap water in Spain?
Where to buy alcohol in Spain and how much does it cost?
How do I use ATMs in Spain?
How much does the food cost?
Where to stay when travelling with kids to Spain?
