How does Spain deal with heat?

Spain has already banned outdoor work during periods of extreme heat after the death of a municipal worker in Madrid last summer, and set legal maximum and minimum temperatures for workplaces. The city of Barcelona also operates a network of more than 200 climate shelters to shield people from the heat.



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However, over the last few years summer temperatures have been so high so often that ordinary life in Spain is becoming, well, unliveable. In 2022, during an intense heatwave, a scientist at Spain's National Research Council (CSIC) stated that that year's summer would be “one of the coolest for the rest of our lives”.

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Coastal Mediterranean region is marked by Leveche winds: hot, dry, easterly or southeasterly air currents that originate over North Africa. Periods of these winds, which sometimes carry fine Saharan dust, are more common in spring and are associated with a sudden, usually short-lived, increase in temperature.

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  1. Take cool showers rather than warm ones. If you have trouble getting to sleep taking a cool shower just before going to bed can help cool down.
  2. Stay inside Air Conditioned places or in the shade. Especially in the hottest parts of the day.


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Central and Southern Spain are two of the hottest and sometimes deadliest regions of the country to be in from June to August.

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Thanks to its inclusion of the Mediterranean coast, plenty of European countries experience warm winter weather. However, Spain tends to be Europe's hottest country in summer and winter due to its southern location.

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1. Seville, Andalusia. Seville has the (disputed) historical record high of 50C (122F), though this dates back to 1881. Another Andalusian town, Montoro, holds the official record for highest temperature.

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In the northern hemisphere South is always warmer than North. Spain is south of France so it follows it must be warmer. Both France and Spain have a mixture of climates: Oceanic, Continental, and Mediterranean.

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  1. Drink lots of liquids — it doesn't have to be water! ...
  2. Find a cool spot to chill out. ...
  3. Use water in creative ways. ...
  4. Take a break. ...
  5. Wear airy and light-colored clothing. ...
  6. A/C is great ... ...
  7. Your turn: Share tips from your culture on how to cope with heat.


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The best climate in Spain and the most sunshine is found in Alicante on the Costa Blanca. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month, it's easy to see why so many expats choose to move to Alicante, not to mention the city's lively culture scene, great nightlife and an endless list of historical sights to visit.

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Certain parts are Spain are undeniably hotter than Italy during the summer making it very uncomfortable to visit during the day. It was over 47 C (116 F) in Seville in June last year! Italy, especially the northern region of the country has harsh cold winters and good hiking and skiing opportunities.

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Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.

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The mercury in the southern Spanish city of Seville hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) on July 20, shortly before national elections failed to produce a clear winner. On that day, a line of tourists stood in a queue waiting to enter the Royal Alcázar Palace, with lukewarm water bottles clenched in their hands.

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The highest average summer temperature in Spain is in the Andalusian city of Cordoba, where August averages are 36.5°C throughout the month of August. The second highest average temperature in Spain is also found in Andalusia: average August temperatures in Seville hit 35.5 degrees.

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Northern Spain ( Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque region )is reasonably cool in the summer.

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