Why does Spain get so hot?

Coastal Mediterranean region is marked by Leveche winds: hot, dry, easterly or southeasterly air currents that originate over North Africa. Periods of these winds, which sometimes carry fine Saharan dust, are more common in spring and are associated with a sudden, usually short-lived, increase in temperature.



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1. Seville, Andalusia. Seville has the (disputed) historical record high of 50C (122F), though this dates back to 1881. Another Andalusian town, Montoro, holds the official record for highest temperature.

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The hottest places in Europe The hottest place in Europe is Valletta in Malta, with an average daily temperature over the whole year of 22.3ºC. A holiday in Malta is a pretty safe bet almost any time. Athens is second with an annual average of 22ºC. At 21.4ºC, Rome is in third place.

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Temperature – During winter, the temperature can fluctuate between 6 and 16°C but the cold is often manageable. Weather – The winter months in Spain last from November to February with January being the coldest of them all. However, it's nowhere as cold as most other European countries.

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Both countries are very hot during summer, but Greece is some degrees hotter than Spain. The difference between the Spanish and Greek summer weather is that the months of July and August in Greece present some moderate wind.

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The UK has a higher level of humidity than the European continent and “it is harder for the human body to keep cool as your sweat doesn't evaporate as quickly.”

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In the northern hemisphere South is always warmer than North. Spain is south of France so it follows it must be warmer. Both France and Spain have a mixture of climates: Oceanic, Continental, and Mediterranean. Neither is exclusively one or the other, though regions might be.

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Certain parts are Spain are undeniably hotter than Italy during the summer making it very uncomfortable to visit during the day. It was over 47 C (116 F) in Seville in June last year! Italy, especially the northern region of the country has harsh cold winters and good hiking and skiing opportunities.

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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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On a countrywide level, Spain's weather in October is mild and pleasant, with average temperature ranges of about 55 to 75°F (12-23°C). The north is getting colder and rainier, while the south is still mostly warm and dry.

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Life expectancy by country The country with the highest life expectancy at birth is Spain, with an average of 83.3 years, followed by Sweden (83.1 years), Luxembourg, and Italy (both 82.7 years). The lowest lifespan is predicted in Bulgaria (71.4 years), Romania (72.8 years), and Latvia (73.1 years).

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