Climate & Weather
What to expect from the weather in Spain
The Mediterranean Coast gets a little more rain than Madrid but around Alicante are Spain's warmest waters, reaching 27°C (81°F) or so in August. Sunshine is always in abundance with 6 hours a day in winter and double that in summer. Alicante is generally not as uncomfortable on really hot days than further south but it can still get a bit sticky at times. Winters are fairly mild with fresh coastal breezes.
Summer
Although Spanish summers are hot, with average temperatures of at least 30 °C, coastal areas enjoy cooling sea breezes that reduce the ambient temperatures to a more comfortable level. The summer brings an average of 11 to 12 hours of sunshine each day with very little rainfall.
Autumn
Even in autumn, the sea stays warm and the air temperature can reach averages of up to 28 °C, only falling to about 20 °C in November. As the nights lengthen to daily sunshine reduces to an average of 6 hours.
Winter
Winter in Spain is characterised by a relatively warm climate with coastal temperatures averaging at 17 °C, although the country’s interior is noticeably colder, especially in the mountainous regions.
Spring
Late spring brings warm, settled weather with the daily average rising to about 21 °C inland and about 24 °C on the Southern coast and typically 11 hours of sun a day. |