When is the best time to visit Spain?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aínsa: July & August; Albarracín: August & July; Alcúdia: April & May; Alhambra: September & October; Alicante: June & July; Alquézar: May & April.

Which month is best overall in Spain?

Averaged across our 73 destinations in Spain, the strongest months are May, June, April. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Spain does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 73 destinations in Spain: Aínsa, Albarracín, Alcúdia, Alhambra, Alicante, Alquézar, Altea, Baeza, Barcelona, Benasque, +63 more.

How are the Spain travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Spain: Weather by Month

01 · Spain

About Spain

Spain holds most of the Iberian Peninsula, a high dry meseta at its centre, green Atlantic coasts in the north and warm Mediterranean shores in the east and south. The Alhambra in Granada and Cordoba's mosque-cathedral carry Moorish history, the Camino de Santiago crosses the north, and the Canary Islands lie off Africa. Spring and autumn are kindest for cities and walking, summer is hot inland and crowded on the coasts, and winter is mild in the south and wet in the north.

Did you know?

Spain is the world's leading producer of olive oil, supplying around 40% of global supply from Andalusia and the Mediterranean coast.
Spain has more than 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Alhambra, Santiago de Compostela and the works of Antoni Gaudí.
Spanish is the world's second most widely spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese, and it is official in 21 countries.

Weather

Spain: weather by month

Warmest month: July (27°C). Wettest: October (99 mm). Best overall score: May (10.0/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	4°C	38 mm	1	5.5/10
February	6°C	15 mm	7	6.7/10
March	9°C	73 mm	12	6.7/10
April	12°C	29 mm	27	9.5/10
May	17°C	28 mm	31	10.0/10
June	22°C	38 mm	30	9.8/10
July	27°C	3 mm	31	7.3/10
August	27°C	25 mm	31	7.8/10
September	19°C	63 mm	20	9.0/10
October	16°C	99 mm	7	7.1/10
November	10°C	38 mm	0	6.5/10
December	6°C	59 mm	0	5.0/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 5.0/10 in December to 10.0/10 in May; the safest picks are May, June, April.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 17°C and 28 mm of rain in May, with roughly 31 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in May. For better value, September scores 9.0/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Spain

Spain. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Spain?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Aínsa: July & August; Albarracín: August & July; Alcúdia: April & May; Alhambra: September & October; Alicante: June & July; Alquézar: May & April.
Which month is best overall in Spain?: Averaged across our 73 destinations in Spain, the strongest months are May, June, April. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Spain does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 73 destinations in Spain: Aínsa, Albarracín, Alcúdia, Alhambra, Alicante, Alquézar, Altea, Baeza, Barcelona, Benasque, +63 more.
How are the Spain travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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