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

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

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.

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

January

January in Spain is brisk. 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 60% to 70% range on average. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February for Spain is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

Traveling to Spain in March, you will notice that it is cool. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April is chilly. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you are traveling to Spain in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

July here is really hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

Traveling to Spain in August, you will notice that it can be sweltering and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

If you vacation in Spain during September, you are likely to find that it is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

October here is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November 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).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average. There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

Year-round what to wear/what to pack 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.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Spain
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
If you plan to visit a synagogue, take appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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