Spain in winter
In Spain it is on average 21 °C during the day in December, 20 °C in January and 20 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 20 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Tenerife (23 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 24 °C. That makes it a real winter-sun destination.
Weather in Spain by month (November–March)
| Month | Day °C | Sea °C | Sun hours | Rain days | Warmest destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 24° | 22° | 9.3 | 4 | Gran Canaria (25°) |
| December | 21° | 21° | 9.2 | 4 | Gran Canaria (22°) |
| January | 20° | 20° | 9.3 | 3 | Gran Canaria (21°) |
| February | 20° | 19° | 10 | 5 | Gran Canaria (22°) |
| March | 21° | 19° | 11 | 5 | Tenerife (23°) |
Open-Meteo multi-year averages, weighted by the number of accommodations per destination. Sun hours and rain days are model values.
Destinations in Spain
| Destination | Dec | Jan | Feb | Sea (winter) | Flight | From pp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria | 22° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 4 u 30 | €278 |
| Tenerife | 22° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 4 u 30 | €206 |
| Lanzarote | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 4 u | €269 |
| Fuerteventura | 20° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 4 u 15 | €237 |
| Ibiza | 17° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 2 u 30 | €363 |
| Mallorca | 16° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 2 u 15 | €452 |
| La Palma | 13° | 12° | 12° | 22° | 4 u 45 | €493 |
| Costa Brava | 15° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 2 u 30 | €277 |
| Catalonia | 16° | 14° | 16° | 15° | 2 u 30 | €135 |
| Andalusia | 11° | 10° | 11° | 16° | 2 u 30 | €583 |
| Menorca | 16° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 2 u 30 | €643 |
Day temperature = average maximum. Flight time: indicative, direct from Amsterdam.
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Frequently asked questions about Spain in winter
How warm is Spain in winter?
In Spain it is on average 21 °C during the day in December, 20 °C in January and 20 °C in February, with sea temperatures around 20 °C in January. The warmest destination in winter is Tenerife (23 °C on average from December to February). Of the winter months, November is the warmest at 24 °C. That makes it a real winter-sun destination.
Where is it warmest in Spain in winter?
Tenerife, with an average of 23 °C during the day from December to February and sea water of 21 °C.
Can you swim in the sea in Spain in winter?
The sea is about 21 °C in December and 19 °C in February. That is cold; most visitors stick to a (heated) pool.
What is the best winter month for Spain?
Between November and March, November is the warmest month (24 °C). In midwinter, December to February, December is the warmest.
What does a winter holiday in Spain cost?
We currently list 3096 accommodations in 28 destinations in Spain, from €135 per person. Prices are refreshed daily.
How long is the flight to Spain?
A flight from Amsterdam takes about 4.5 hours (indicative).