Why is northern Spain so wet?

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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Exactly, in Andalusia! Andalusia includes the area with the highest rainfall of Spain in the Grazalema Nature Park in the province of Cadiz in Western Andalusia with an average of 2,153 mm a year.

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The best climate in Spain and the most sunshine is found in Alicante on the Costa Blanca. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month, it's easy to see why so many expats choose to move to Alicante, not to mention the city's lively culture scene, great nightlife and an endless list of historical sights to visit.

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

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April to May and September to October are the best times for perfect weather. In central Spain and on the Mediterranean coast, the spring and autumn seasons are marked by sunlit days and pleasant weather perfect for strolling and outdoor dining in terrazas, with temperatures cooling down by nightfall.

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