Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43–60°F | 6h | Low (50mm) | Off-Peak | Mild sunny cities below, with snow blanketing Sierra Nevada above Granada. |
| February | 44–63°F | 6h | Low (47mm) | Shoulder | Almond blossom and crisp light: ski by day, tapas by night. |
| March | 48–67°F | 7h | Moderate (54mm) | Shoulder | Warm spring bloom scents Seville while Sierra Nevada still skis. |
| April | 52–72°F | 8h | Moderate (51mm) | Peak | Semana Santa and Feria de Abril make this Andalusia's most vivid month. |
| May | 58–81°F | 10h | Low (35mm) | Peak | Warm, flower-filled peak with Cordoba's patios and Granada's crosses in bloom. |
| June | 66–90°F | 12h | Minimal (8mm) | Shoulder | Hot and dry: early beach days on the Costa del Sol, sightseeing at dawn. |
| July | 70–96°F | 13h | Minimal (2mm) | Off-Peak | Scorching interior heat sends life to shaded patios and coastal breezes. |
| August | 71–96°F | 12h | Minimal (2mm) | Off-Peak | Peak summer heat: siestas, night terraces, and beaches over blazing cities. |
| September | 66–88°F | 9h | Low (27mm) | Shoulder | Heat eases into golden light as prime touring returns to Seville and Granada. |
| October | 59–77°F | 7h | Moderate (69mm) | Peak | Warm, mellow autumn brings ideal weather and thinning crowds citywide. |
| November | 50–66°F | 6h | Moderate (61mm) | Shoulder | Cooler and quiet: crisp city walks and the first Sierra Nevada snows. |
| December | 45–61°F | 5h | Moderate (77mm) | Shoulder | Mild festive cities below as Sierra Nevada opens for the ski season. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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