Why is Spain closed in August?

Traditionally August is the month for Spaniards to go on holiday. In the old days that meant the whole month, nowadays 2-3 weeks. As 15th August is a public holiday here, like Ferragosto is in Italy, the two middle weeks in August are the peak for absences from the cities.



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many offices and businesses will operate summer hours or even close altogether, depending on their sector. Summer hours are early start/early finish, and it's not unusual to see signs in city centre shops saying “cerrado por vacaciones” (closed for holidays) for the full month.

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July and August are typically the busiest periods in Spain, especially in the southern coast. Flights and hotels are also often priciest during the summer, so reserve both well in advance if you're planning a trip to cities like Barcelona, Costa del Sol, and San Sebastian.

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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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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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Spain currently does not have any plans of changing the 90-day rule. Technically, this rule is not under Spanish jurisdiction, as it is a rule that applies to the whole Schengen Area. So even if Spain wanted to change this rule, the change can only be initiated by authorities of the European Union.

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Passport validity to visit Spain One of the key changes post-Brexit is the passport validity requirement. Since January 1, 2021, British travelers must ensure their passports have at least six months of validity beyond their planned date of departure from Spain.

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Maximum temperatures are reached during the months of July and August, which are hot and dry throughout the whole country. The coldest temperatures occur during the months of December, January and February, which are the months with the most rainfall, mainly in the north of Spain.

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If you are a non-EEA national (including British) and wish to stay in Spain for longer than 90 days, you will need a visa. You should apply for the visa that suits your purpose from a Spanish Consulate in your home country.

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The short-stay visa only allows you to reside in Spain for up to 90 days at a time out of every 180 days, or a maximum of around 180 days a year. This is fine if your trips will be no longer than three months at a time, no more than twice a year.

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Salzburg, Austria. Not many people know but Salzburg in Austria is one of the best cities in Europe where it is warm but not too hot in July and August. Moderate temperatures make Salzburg cool and pleasant with average highs ranging from 21°C (70F) to 25°C (77F).

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Spain's most inexpensive season usually runs from December to March, which (not coincidentally) are the country's coldest months.

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