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Best time to visit Spain

Spain covers 23 destinations in our climate comparison. Purely on climate, the most rewarding months across the region are September, July and August, when daily highs average around 26 °C. Climate averages, estimates and model scores are not a forecast.

Destinations in Spain, ranked by climate

Volcanic landscape of La GomeraLa Gomera
1Excellent· 85

La Gomera

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Volcanoes and forests on La PalmaLa Palma
2Excellent· 84

La Palma

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Volcanic landscape and coastline on TenerifeTenerife
3Excellent· 83

Tenerife

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Playa del Inglés beach on Gran CanariaGran Canaria
4Excellent· 83

Gran Canaria

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Wide sandy beaches on FuerteventuraFuerteventura
5Excellent· 83

Fuerteventura

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
Volcanic landscape in Timanfaya on LanzaroteLanzarote
6Excellent· 83

Lanzarote

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 0 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: July, August, September, October
The Alhambra in Granada below the Sierra NevadaGranada
7Good· 76

Granada

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 5 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
Torre del Oro on the Guadalquivir in Seville at nightSeville
8Good· 73

Seville

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 20 °C 7 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: March, April, May, October
Cove with pale sand on the Costa BlancaCosta Blanca
9Good· 72

Costa Blanca

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
Beach promenade and castle of AlicanteAlicante
10Good· 72

Alicante

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
Old town and cathedral of Cádiz on the AtlanticCadiz
11Good· 72

Cadiz

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 26 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 21 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Beach promenade on the Costa del SolCosta del Sol
12Good· 71

Costa del Sol

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 20 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
The Hemisfèric of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia at duskValencia
13Good· 71

Valencia

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 18 °C sea
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
View from the Alcazaba over the Roman Theatre and Málaga CathedralMálaga
14Good· 71

Málaga

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 1 rainy day (est.) 20 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Cove with turquoise water on IbizaIbiza
15Good· 70

Ibiza

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 24 °C 2 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Cove with turquoise water and pine trees on MallorcaMallorca
16Good· 69

Mallorca

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
White sand and clear water on FormenteraFormentera
17Good· 69

Formentera

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 22 °C 3 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Long sandy beach on the Costa DauradaCosta Dorada
18Good· 69

Costa Dorada

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 5 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Sagrada Família and the Barcelona skylineBarcelona
19Good· 68

Barcelona

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 27 °C 6 rainy days (est.) 21 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
View over trees to the rooftops of MadridMadrid
20Good· 68

Madrid

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 9 rainy days (est.)
  • Best months: May, June, September, October
Rocky coves on the Costa BravaCosta Brava
21Good· 67

Costa Brava

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 25 °C 7 rainy days (est.) 20 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
Turquoise cove with limestone cliffs on MenorcaMenorca
22Good· 66

Menorca

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 23 °C 4 rainy days (est.) 22 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September
La Concha bay in San SebastiánSan Sebastian
23Limited· 50

San Sebastian

Spain

Climate score

Average high: 21 °C 11 rainy days (est.) 19 °C sea
  • Best months: June, July, August, September

Climate overview for Spain

The highest overall climate score in Spain goes to La Gomera (85/100). 20 of the 23 destinations are coastal, so beach and swimming weather is a key factor in the ranking below.

Pick a destination for its full month-by-month guide, or use the best months above as a starting point. If your dates are fixed, compare the individual destinations for that month; if you are flexible, September, July and August offer the most reliable conditions across Spain.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Spain?

Climatically the best months across Spain are September, July and August. The ideal month still depends on the specific destination and your travel style.

Which destination in Spain has the best climate?

By overall climate score, La Gomera leads with 85/100 — see the full ranking below.