Climate in Spain — When to Visit & Weather Guide
We cover 11 destinations in Spain, with arid, mediterranean, semi arid, subtropical climates. Each guide below has month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and the best time to go — all calculated from four years of historical weather data.
Destinations in Spain
Spain climate at a glance
| Destination | Climate | Hottest month | Wettest month | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | Subtropical | August (28.9°C) | September (83.9mm) | All year |
| Fuerteventura | Arid | August (27.6°C) | September (23.0mm) | All year |
| Gran Canaria | Semi Arid | August (26.7°C) | January (54.1mm) | All year |
| Ibiza | Semi Arid | August (30.8°C) | September (83.9mm) | All year |
| Lanzarote | Arid | August (26.6°C) | September (16.8mm) | All year |
| Madrid | Mediterranean | July (35.0°C) | September (97.5mm) | All year |
| Malaga | Semi Arid | August (32.0°C) | March (85.2mm) | All year |
| Palma de Mallorca | Subtropical | July (33.0°C) | September (75.9mm) | All year |
| Seville | Mediterranean | July (38.5°C) | December (97.0mm) | August to June |
| Tenerife | Semi Arid | August (27.0°C) | September (48.9mm) | All year |
| Valencia | Subtropical | August (31.1°C) | March (106.4mm) | All year |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Spain?
Barcelona: All year. Madrid: All year. Seville: August to June. Malaga: All year.
What is the climate like in Spain?
Destinations we cover in Spain have arid, mediterranean, semi arid, subtropical climates — see each destination's annual climate page for the full breakdown.
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.