Climate and weather in Spain

What is the climate like in Spain?

Because Spain is a large country, the climate varies depending on where you are. In large parts of Spain, it has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. In northern parts of Spain, along the Cantabrian coast and in the Basque Country, there is a maritime climate with rainfall and cooler temperatures. Inland, it has a more continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. In Andalusia in southern Spain, it has a very warm climate with long, warm summers and mild winters. In the Canary Islands, it has a subtropical climate with even temperatures all year round.

What is the weather like in Spain?

In the parts of Spain that lie on the Atlantic coast, the weather can vary and change quickly with rain, clouds and sun. Inland on the high plateau Meseta, summers can be very hot with temperatures that can exceed 35 degrees, while winters here can be cold with frost and sometimes snow. In southern Spain and along the Mediterranean coast there is a lot of sun and warm summers. In Barcelona and along the Costa Brava there are warm summers with a lot of sun, while winters have lower temperatures. In the Canary Islands there is stable weather with sun and pleasant temperatures.