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.
People Also Ask
Andalucia is the hottest part of Spain in winter. It's the best bet for a warm honeymoon destination in Europe for couples who choose to marry in winter. Between November and February, most of the places we mention here maintain a sunny outlook. Making it ideal for a beach holiday.
Andalucia is the hottest part of Spain in winter. It's the best bet for a warm honeymoon destination in Europe for couples who choose to marry in winter. Between November and February, most of the places we mention here maintain a sunny outlook. Making it ideal for a beach holiday.
The hottest places in Spain in September are the three cities of Granada, Seville and Cordoba (33ºC), followed by Malaga (29ºC) and the Costa de la Luz (29ºC), all in Andalucia. Also feeling the heat are Valencia (28ºC), Madrid (28ºC) and Bilbao (28ºC) followed by Mallorca (27ºC).
The weather in the south is warmer than the north, meaning the only time of the year you really should avoid, are July and August. Seville is the hottest part of Spain, frequently seeing summer temperatures rise to 45 degrees.
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.
Both countries have Mediterranean climates, meaning they are generally temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. In Portugal, the average temperature in Lisbon is 24°C in July and 11°C in January, and in Spain the average temperature in Barcelona is around the same: 24°C in August and 10°C in January.
Winter sun holidays in SpainThere are many reasons to take a long winter break in Spain, especially for pensioners. It's a fantastic place to top your vitamin D levels — this could prevent you from getting ill in the winter! — and it's easy to meet new people.
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.
Canary Islands: The absolute best place in Europe for winter sun, these islands are off the coast of Morocco and so far south that they have warm weather year-round. Portugal: The average temperature is warm (especially in the south) and it's one of the cheapest countries in Western Europe.