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Is it too cold to visit Europe in the winter?

It's best to plan your travels around their short tourist season. If you don't like the cold, your trip should fall between mid-June to late August. Winter in Northern Europe is very cold!



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Spain in winter. Winter, which officially starts around 21 December and ends around 21 March, is a great time to travel to Spain for many reasons. For one thing, you can enjoy everything you love about winter, but it's usually sunny, with milder temperatures than most of Europe and not much rain.

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Andalusia, Spain: If you're looking to travel to Spain in winter, this is the warmest place. Balearic Islands: These islands off the coast of Spain have something for everyone. Malta: This tiny island in the Mediterranean is home to warm weather, colorful streets, and centuries-old ruins.

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In December, the coast of Levante (Spain's eastern coast) and the south typically have mostly sunny days with mild temperatures. The average daily temperature in southern Andalusia in December is 55º F (13º C). Alicante, in the east, registers an even warmer average daily temp of 57º F (14º C).

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In January, Spain is quite cold and damp, with warmer temperatures in the south of the country and cooler weather in the north. If you plan your holidays to Spain at this time of year you'll need to pack a warm coat for the chilly evenings, along with a rain jacket in case of showers.

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With an average high of 72°F (22°C), Gran Canaria is the hottest part of Spain in December. This island features a striking mix of black and white sand beaches, popular for both swimming and surfing. In fact, winter marks the high season for surfing.

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Winter is the perfect time to visit Italy's best cities – personally, as a local, on my own vacations, I avoid visiting places like Rome, Venice and Florence in any other season, because I can't deal with the crowds. Rome in winter is a really great place to visit.

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Whisper it quietly, but winter is actually a great season to travel to Spain, and December is the best month to do it. Temperatures haven't yet dipped to their lows and the special charm of Christmas dances in the air.

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The best time to visit Europe is from late March to early June (spring), or between September and November (fall). You'll avoid the busy summer period and see your money go further.

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The summer season, which runs from late May or early June through the end of August, is when many families are available to travel. As a result, it's the most expensive time to visit Europe. The late fall and winter months—from mid to late October through mid/late March—are often the cheapest time to fly.

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Where is the warmest place in Europe for a winter holiday? The hottest place in Europe in December is probably the Canary Islands. For a warm winter holiday in Europe, the Canary Islands in Spain offer a haven of sunshine and warmth.

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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. In July 2017, it reached a scorching 47.3C (117.2F). Generally speaking though, Seville is the hottest city in Spain.

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Temperature in Tenerife in January January is one of the coldest months albeit remaining very warm as it reaches an average daily maximum of 21.1 °C and experiences up to six hours of daily sunshine. Small chances of rain derive from the 41 mm average rainfall.

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Winter in Spain is pleasant and mild compared to most of the rest of the continent, and the southern areas still get quite a bit of sun at this time of year. Mountainous regions are prone to snow, but precipitation on the northern coast tends to come in the form of rain.

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Warm sunny days are the default even in February at Tenerife, with temperatures reaching 21.4°C. There are quite large regional variations - low lying and southern locations will see the best conditions, but areas at altitude such as Mount Teide will struggle to get into the double digits.

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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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