Spain, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Spain, Spain? If you're planning to go to Spain, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Spain, Spain

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

Important essentials for Spain, Spain

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly option.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.

General health necessities

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

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January

January for Spain is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost about half of the time.

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February

February in Spain is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average. There is frost about a third of the time.

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March

March in Spain is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average. There is frost occasionally.

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April

If you vacation in Spain during April, you will probably see that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

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May

May is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

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June

If you visit Spain during June, you might find that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

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July

If you are traveling to Spain in July, you will notice that it is consistently hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

If you vacation in Spain during August, you might notice that it can be very hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

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September

Traveling to Spain in September, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

Traveling to Spain in October, you will notice that it is mild. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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November

November in Spain is relatively cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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December

If you vacation in Spain during December, you might find that it can be very chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. There is frost about a third of the time.

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Activities for Spain, Spain

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Spain.

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