Is Spain too hot in summer?

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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La Palma (Canary Islands) The greenest and most mountainous of the Canary Islands is cooler on average than the other islands in Spain's Atlantic archipelago, with average summer temperatures on the coast staying below 28C.

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Spain has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. If you enjoy hot perfect sunny days the best time to visit Spain is between June and September. The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 36 C and an average low of 17 C.

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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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  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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Typically speaking, Spring (March to May) or Fall (September to November) are considered to be the best times to visit Spain.

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The hottest place in Spain in July is Seville (36ºC). Along with the cities of Cordoba and Granada, it sits in what's known as the “Iberian oven”, heated by dry summer winds from the Sahara Desert.

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Summertime heat in Seville can be unbearable with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s (air conditioning becomes a highly sought after commodity). But the hot weather does have its advantages: Cold beer never tasted better, and nighttime temperatures are great for evenings spent at rooftop bars and outdoor patios.

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The danger posed by maximum temperatures reaching 38-42C (100.4-107.6F) is significant in much of the center and east of the Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands, Spain's meteorological agency AEMET warned. In areas of Mallorca, Aragon and Catalonia, the danger is extreme due to temperatures of 42 to 44, it added.

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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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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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Temperatures – August in Spain is usually the hottest month of the year so if you are not planning on spending all the time on the beach in Mallorca, Ibiza or one of the Costas, you might have a hard time coping. Temperatures in some areas can reach up to 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) or more, especially inland.

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