Practical info for a trip to Spain

When to go

The months we recommend going: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

• January

  Granada13°C

  In January the snowy Sierra Nevada rises behind the Alhambra: ski in the morning, Moorish palaces by afternoon.

• February

  Mallorca15°C

  In February millions of almond trees bloom across the island's interior, long before the beach season.

  Cádiz17°C

  Cádiz Carnival, usually in February, is famous for its satirical chirigotas singing in every street and square.

  Canary Islands21°C

  Year-round mild climate, beaches and volcanic landscapes.

• March

  Valencia19°C

  From 15 to 19 March the Fallas fill Valencia with fireworks and giant figures that are burned on the last night.

  Seville22°C

  In March the orange trees start to blossom and the whole city smells of azahar, with warm sunny days.

• April

  Barcelona19°C

  On 23 April, Sant Jordi, Barcelona's streets fill with stalls of books and roses exchanged as gifts.

• May

  Córdoba23°C

  Festival of Patios with flower-filled courtyards and Moorish architecture.

  Jerez de la Frontera26°C

  In May the Feria del Caballo fills Jerez with horses, flamenco and sherry, with warm days before the Andalusian heat.

• June

  Menorca26°C

  On 23-24 June Ciutadella celebrates Sant Joan with rearing horses in the crowd, and the coves are warm and calm.

• July

  Pamplona27°C

  From 6 to 14 July San Fermín turns the city white and red, with bull runs, brass bands and parties all night.

• August

  San Sebastián24°C

  In mid-August the Semana Grande brings a nightly fireworks contest over La Concha, with cooler Basque weather.

  Valencia28°C

  City of Arts and Sciences, paella birthplace and Mediterranean beaches.

• September

  Barcelona26°C

  Around 24 September the city celebrates La Mercè with human towers, fire runs and free concerts.

  San Sebastián23°C

  Basque culinary capital with beautiful beaches and pintxos culture.

• October

  Mallorca24°C

  With the sea around 22°C and cooler air, October opens the hiking season in the Serra de Tramuntana.

  Seville26°C

  After the scorching summer, October brings 26°C afternoons that make the patios and plazas a pleasure again.

• November

  Valencia20°C

  November stays sunny and around 20°C, perfect for cycling through the Turia gardens to the beach without the heat.

  Gran Canaria24°C

  While Europe turns grey, November offers 24°C sunshine, the Maspalomas dunes and green hikes in the interior.

• December

  Tenerife22°C

  With 22°C sunshine in December, it's ideal for beaches and hikes around Teide while the rest of Europe is cold.

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