Which Spanish area is warmest in winter?

5 Best/Warmest Places in Mainland Spain in Winter ~ A Hot December Guide
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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.

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Costa del Sol, whenever you choose Do you know one of the many virtues of the coastline in Andalusia? Its warm climate when the rest of Spain is a lot colder. Over 320 days of sunshine a year and about 160 kilometres of coastline. Yes we're talking about the Costa del Sol.

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Thanks so much! Not much difference in average temps in either location, though the algarve is more influenced by its proximity to atlantic weather systems than the costa del sols more sheltered med location.

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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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In northern Spain the temperatures are much smoother and light. You can easily find 30 degrees as well but the normal thing would be to find around 25 – 28 degrees during the summer time. At nights temperatures in the south keep high, around 30 to 35 degrees while in the north they are around 22 – 25 degrees.

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Further south in the Canary Islands is where you'll really start to feel the heat. It's one of the most popular places to go to in Spain in January, with temperatures often reaching 69 °F. With lows of about 59 °F and an average of just four days of rain, it's easy to see why these islands are so popular.

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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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The northern part of Spain, particularly the provinces of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, the Basque Country, and Navarre usually get quite a lot of rain during the winter and get chilly. As for the coast, the average daytime temperature in winter is about 15 degrees Celcius (60 Fahrenheit.)

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About 75% of Spanish territory is located more in the south than the southernmost point of mainland France (around Perpignan in SW France). That explains why the climates of Granada, Malaga or Murcia is warmer than Nice or Montpellier.

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Mount Teide is a dormant volcano in the middle of the island and divides the two halves. In the north, the climate is wetter and cooler, which means it attracts fewer tourists. The south has more sunshine and warmer temperatures. This southern half is also less windy with fewer clouds, which gives a hotter climate.

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It depends on the price: Northern Spain is not very touristic yet so prices, though high, are not so high (always comparing the same category hotels). For food and going out both southern and northern Spain are quite cheap.

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With an average high of 72°F (22°C), Gran Canaria is the hottest part of Spain in December.

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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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What is the hottest part of Spain in December? In December, the Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, experience the hottest temperatures in Spain. Tenerife and Lanzarote, among the Canary Islands, offer warm and sunny conditions with average high temperatures of 21°C to 22°C (70°F to 72°F).

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The average winter temperature is 16 degrees and you can expect 6 hours of sunshine every day. It's comfortable to sit outside without a jacket or coat. However, it can be more chilly when the sun goes down. If you want to escape from the cold and grey skies, then you should surely visit Alicante in December!

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