Spain in winter is a great idea for travelers who are looking for a vacation with mild temperatures and no tourist crowds, while still hoping to escape from the snow and enjoy the sun.
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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.
With milleniums of history, bright blue skies and mild temperatures, delicious food and even better wine, there's so much to love about visiting Malaga in winter.
The lower temperatures make it an ideal time to get out and explore the city without wilting in the summer heat. There's an average of five or six hours of sunshine a day in Seville in winter, so it makes a great destination for a fix of vitamin D.
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.
February is usually the coldest month of the year in Spain, but if you aren't planning to have a beach holiday, it can actually be a very good time to visit the country. And to sweeten the deal, it's also Carnival all across the country!
In between nine and 12 days, you can immerse yourself in multiple regions of Spain plus even visit Portugal if you choose. Consider combining the aforementioned excursion to Galicia with a road trip to Basque Country. This self-drive tour begins in Madrid.
Andalucia consistently ranks as the hottest place in Spain in October. It's warm enough to rent a villa with private pool and you'll find rates are considerably lower than in summer – just make sure there's a terrace where you can sit outside and barbecue dinner.
It's all possible in Spain. The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you'll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You'll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.
Contrary to fellow northern European nations, Portugal presents a mild winter where the temperatures rarely go under 10ºC (50ºF) unless in some specific northern regions or at the mountains located at the centre of the country (Serra da Estrela).
Rainy season in Spain is from November to February. Prolonged periods of rain are unusual in Southern Spain, though. The north can see rain at any time of year, with December to February and then April the wettest months; December and January can see 13 days of rain.