Climate of Spain

The ideal months to visit are May, June and September (plus April and October in the south). At these times you can rely on good weather, yet avoid the sometimes extreme heat - and the main crush of Spanish and foreign tourists. That said, there's decent weather in some parts of Spain virtually year-round.

Winter along the southern and southeastern Mediterranean coasts is mild, while in the height of summer you can retreat to the northwest, or to beaches or high mountains if you need to get away from excessive heat. If you want to make sure you hit some of the parties, the best festivals are concentrated between Semana Santa (the week leading up to Easter Sunday) and September.