Is the north of Spain hot?

What is the weather like in Northern Spain? Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country predominantly have a maritime climate, characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Cloudy days, fog, and rainfall are quite frequent in this climatic region of Spain.



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What is the weather like in Northern Spain? Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country predominantly have a maritime climate, characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Cloudy days, fog, and rainfall are quite frequent in this climatic region of Spain.

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The inland mountainous regions of northern Spain (northern Aragon & Catalonia, Navarra) are among the country's chilliest and the most beautiful. Snow is common all winter long, so if you're looking to experience a white Christmas in Spain—or even go skiing—this region is your best bet.

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Of all the hottest places in Spain, most of them are located in southern Spain, in Andalucia. Temperatures here soar to a sizzling 36C (96.8), though record temperatures have exceeded 47C (116F). For the most part, Spain is hottest during the summer months, with peak temperatures in July and the start of April.

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Of all the hottest places in Spain, most of them are located in southern Spain, in Andalucia. Temperatures here soar to a sizzling 36C (96.8), though record temperatures have exceeded 47C (116F). For the most part, Spain is hottest during the summer months, with peak temperatures in July and the start of April.

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

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In August in North Spain, the average air temperature ranges from 24 °C (75 °F) during the day to 17 °C (62 °F) at night. There are 9 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 63 mm (2.48 in).

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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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An oceanic climate prevails from the Pyrenees to Galicia, area which is sometimes called Green Spain, characterized by relatively mild winters and warm summers. The climate and landscape are determined by the Atlantic Ocean winds whose moisture gets trapped by the mountains circumventing the Spanish Atlantic coast.

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If experiencing new cultures is one of your reasons for traveling, then you're in luck, as you'll find quite a few of those here. The North of Spain also has a reputation for being home to some of the wildest, greenest, and least known landscapes in the entire Iberian Peninsula.

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Not everywhere in Spain is scorching hot in the summer. Here are some amazing holiday spots where temperatures are cooler on average during June, July and August.
  • Islas Cíes (Galicia)
  • Fuentes del Narcea (Asturias)
  • Lago de Carucedo (León)
  • Zumaia (Basque Country)
  • Cercedilla (Madrid)
  • Los Alcornocales (Andalusia)


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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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Topping the list is Alicante, on the southeastern coast of Spain, clocking in an average of 349 hours of sun a month and an average temperature of about 66 F that can be enjoyed on the beaches of the Costa Blanca and among the colorful homes of its old town.

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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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Since Spain has a number of different climatic conditions, when you go will certainly influence the kind of holiday you have. 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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Winters in Madrid are cold and dry, and snow does fall now and then, especially in late December and in January. However, Madrid isn't known to be a particularly snowy city. January is the coldest month of the year, when average temperatures can be as low as 6ºC (43ºF) on average.

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