Best time to visit · Europe

When to go to Spain

Spring and early autumn are ideal. Summer in Andalusia can top 40°C, while beach towns are packed. Winter is mild and uncrowded outside ski areas.

Best: April–June, September–OctoberPeak: June–August

Month-by-month

Jan
Okay
3°–11°C · 40mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low
Feb
Okay
4°–13°C · 35mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low
Mar
Good
6°–16°C · 35mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low
Las Fallas in Valencia
Apr
Great
9°–19°C · 45mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium
Semana Santa processions
May
Great
12°–23°C · 45mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium
Jun
Good
17°–29°C · 20mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high
Jul
Okay
20°–33°C · 10mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high
San Fermín (Pamplona)
Aug
Okay
20°–33°C · 10mm rain
Crowds high · Prices high
La Tomatina; peak heat
Sep
Great
17°–28°C · 30mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium
Oct
Great
12°–22°C · 55mm rain
Crowds medium · Prices medium
Nov
Okay
7°–15°C · 55mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low
Dec
Okay
4°–11°C · 45mm rain
Crowds low · Prices low

Festivals worth timing your trip around

Apr
Semana Santa
Dramatic Holy Week processions, particularly spectacular in Seville.
Jul
San Fermín (Running of the Bulls)
Nine-day fiesta in Pamplona featuring the iconic bull runs.
Aug
La Tomatina
The world’s biggest tomato fight in the town of Buñol.
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Common questions about Spain

When is the best time to visit Spain?
April–June, September–October. Spring and early autumn are ideal. Summer in Andalusia can top 40°C, while beach towns are packed. Winter is mild and uncrowded outside ski areas.
When is the cheapest time to visit Spain?
Prices bottom out in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec — typically 20-40% below peak-season rates on hotels and flights.
What months should I avoid in Spain?
There's no single "avoid" month — every season in Spain has something to offer.
When is peak tourist season in Spain?
June–August

See also the full Spain climate deep-dive with temperature heatmap and daily-rainfall breakdown.

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