Weather in Spain

Located on the northeastern coast of Spain, Barcelona is not only a popular destination for its iconic sights (think Sagrada Familia and Guell Park) but also for its enjoyable, year-round weather with plenty of travellers flocking to its vibrant streets come July. 

July and August are Barcelona's hottest months with an average high temperature of 28°C and 29°C respectively, while the winter months of January and February see low average temperatures of 5°C and 6°C. While that might seem cold, temperatures can still reach a pleasant 14°C in winter, making it a perfect destination for every season. 

Madrid is one of the best destinations in Spain to travel to due to its consistently pleasant temperatures during the autumn, winter and spring seasons. Average high temperatures in summer reach a sweltering 32°C in both July and August, while average highs in spring and autumn still sit at a comfortable 19°C and 18°C, respectively.

But with warm temperatures come hoards of people, so if you want to avoid the peak season crowds of summer, try travelling during April and May or September and October. Luckily, Madrid is a relatively dry city so you shouldn't experience heavy or prolonged rainfall during the shoulder seasons. 

The climate in Malaga follows a Mediterranean pattern with mild yet rainy winters and hot summers packed with lots of sunshine hours. The average yearly rainfall is only around 535 mm and predominantly falls during November and December as Spain heads into winter. 

If you crave sunshine, May is the best month to go as you'll enjoy around 9.5 hours of sunshine per day but there's still plenty of sunshine to be had in winter with an average of 6 hours of sunshine during the month to go with the mild temperatures of 14°C. 

Due to San Sebastian's location on the northern coast of Spain, this popular beach city's weather pattern is influenced by strong winds off the Atlantic Ocean in winter, meaning cold and rainy conditions. January is the coldest month in San Sebastion with an average low temperature of 8.5°C. 

But it's not all waterproof jackets and umbrellas. While on the cooler side, summertime in San Sebastian is still extremely enjoyable with average temperatures around 20°C. Days can even reach a swelteringly hot 35°C in both July and August. Our recommendation? Pack the sunscreen. 

Majorca (or Mallorca) is a Balearic Island off the eastern coast of Spain, and thanks to its mild winters and hot, sunny summers, it's a popular year-round tourist destination. Rainfall is infrequent and almost never occurs in summer with a maximum of 400 mm (16 inches) recorded annually (mainly in autumn and winter). 

The sunniest period in Majorca is from June to August (surprise, surprise) where there's an average of 10 sunlight hours per day. With more sun comes higher temperatures, so you can expect summer highs to reach a sweat-inducing 30°C+. Humidity levels will also rise during this time so make sure you're staying properly hydrated. 

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