Andalusia, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Andalusia, Spain? If you're planning to go to Andalusia, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Andalusia, Spain

Based on the climate and weather in Andalusia, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Andalusia, Spain by month

January

If you visit Andalusia during January, you are likely to find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet occasionally. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Jacket or coat
Waterproof boots
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat
Umbrella

February

If you visit Andalusia during February, you are likely to find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while. There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage

March

If you are traveling to Andalusia in March, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Socks

April

April is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Umbrella
Socks
Long skirts

May

If you go to Andalusia in May, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Sandals

June

If you go to Andalusia in June, you will notice that it is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sandals
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Rain boots
Umbrella
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

July

If you visit Andalusia during July, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Light shorts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts

August

If you vacation in Andalusia during August, you are likely to find that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Light dresses
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts

September

If you visit Andalusia during September, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Shorts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses

October

October in Andalusia is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Skirts

November

November for Andalusia is crisp. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. There is frost sometimes. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Standard footwear

December

If you visit Andalusia during December, you are likely to find that it can be chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Andalusia, Spain

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Andalusia, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Andalusia
Appropriate museum wear

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