Best time to visit

Best time to visit 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 monthsApril–June, September–October
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Month-by-month overview

Spain at a glance

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Temp (°C)
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Rain (mm)403535454520101030555545
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Notes——Las Fallas in ValenciaSemana Santa processions——San Fermín (Pamplona)La Tomatina; peak heat————

Festivals & events

Semana Santa

Apr

Dramatic Holy Week processions, particularly spectacular in Seville.

San Fermín (Running of the Bulls)

Jul

Nine-day fiesta in Pamplona featuring the iconic bull runs.

La Tomatina

Aug

The world’s biggest tomato fight in the town of Buñol.

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