Best time to visit Spain
The month-by-month edit — when to go, when to avoid, and the windows worth booking around.
Editor's window: April–June, September–October A Madrid design hotel, two nights in Seville, and the AVE in between.
The view
When Spain actually opens up
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the right windows for almost the whole country. Andalusia in spring is the editorial peak; the Mediterranean coast extends comfortably into October.
Month by month
The Spain calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- Peak
Coast packed, inland Andalusia hits 40°C — only worth it for festivals.
- Shoulder
The right window — warm, open, sensible rates.
- Off-season
Mild winters; cities thrive, coast is quiet.
peak season
Jul · Aug
Coast packed, inland Andalusia hits 40°C — only worth it for festivals.
shoulder season
Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct
The right window — warm, open, sensible rates.
off season
Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec
Mild winters; cities thrive, coast is quiet.