By Vincent Runyon
What Is Weather Like in Spain Year Round?
Perched at the southeast end of continental
Europe, Spain has almost every type of climate. Tall mountains create its northern border. Arid desert is found on its most southeast tip. The vast geographical differences across the country make the predictions for the weather year-round a very compartmentalized affair. Any travelers going to Spain need to know what they'll be facing in terms of the weather.
Spain's Center
The center of Spain is defined by both its lack of rain and varying temperature between the seasons. To put it simply, it's hot in the summer here (can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit). It's cold in the winter (can reach below freezing), and it rains from April to June and in October and November.
Green Spain
The northern area of the country bordering the sea, sometimes dubbed "Green Spain," is rainy throughout the year. It doesn't get cold during the winter, and it doesn't get too hot during the summer.
South and East Spain
South and East Spain lies along the Mediterranean Sea. It is here that things can get very humid. During the winter, the temperature is somewhat mild. During the summer, things can get heated (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit), and the humidity will make it very sticky.
Southeast Spain
Southeast Spain--which includes some of the Alicante, Murcia and Almería provinces--is almost desert-like. There's almost no rain. The winters can occasionally get cool, and the summers can get extremely hot.
The Mountains
One can't forget the mountainous regions. As expected, the areas around the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada are somewhat cold. Expect the summers to be cool. The winters can usher in plenty of snow for skiing.
The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are in possession of Spain. They lie a hundred miles off the coast of Morocco, and it has a much different climate than the rest of the country. Its temperature year-round tends to stick between 64 degrees and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
About the Author:
Vincent Runyon is a writer working out of Portland, Ore. His work has been featured in "The Oregon Voice" and "Portland Monthly." Runyon received two bachelor's degrees from the University of Oregon. His greatest passions are traveling to new and different places and enjoying a good basketball game. Usually the two are mutually exclusive.
Photo Credits:
Patrick Newson
