Spain is one of the warmest countries in all of Europe. For most of Spain, the climate is Mediterranean, with dry summers, mild winters, and lots of sunshine. Spain gets an average of more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.
July and August are the hottest months, with average high temperatures hovering around 32 C. degrees in Granada, in the south. In winter the average low temperatures are just above freezing. Barcelona, on the other hand, has average high temperatures just over 27 degrees in July and August, but it is often rather humid; the average low temperature in winter is about five degrees. Barcelona sees an average of 72 days a year with precipitation, totalling 628 millimetres, generally falling in the spring and autumn. Barcelona also receives some snow and frost nearly every year. Malaga, on the southern coast, experiences hot summers and mild winters, with plenty of sunshine and an annual average of 59 days with rainfall.
Due to its latitude, high altitude, and distance from the sea, Madrid has less rainfall, at 45 centimetres per year. Madrid does see snow occasionally in the winter months, though winter and summer are generally the driest seasons. Summer high temperatures are in the high 20s and low 30s June through September. In the winter, average low temperatures can reach freezing and below.
Spring and autumn are the best times for a Spanish holiday, but be aware that the Atlantic coast area is often drenched with heavy rains in the autumn.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Related posts:
- Spanish Culture and Traditions Spain has a rich and proud history with inputs from...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Leave a Reply