Spain Weather Forecast
Spain weather: 73°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Spain is a country in Europe. Spain is a country in Europe with its capital at Madrid. It has a population of about 48 million. The capital is Madrid.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Spain with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 68°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Spain is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is continental. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Alhambra, Museo del Prado, Park Guell and Sagrada Familia.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 9°F below the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Spain today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Spain right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:26 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Spain
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 68° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 91° / 67° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 67° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 68° | 5% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 64° | 12% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 59° | 16% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 52° | 6% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 62° | 1% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 67° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 69° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 71° | 4% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 72° | 4% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 97° / 73° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 6% | 12 mph | 7 |
Climate in Spain month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 38° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 42° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 48° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 95° | 69° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 95° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 59° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 54° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Spain
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Air quality and pollen in Spain
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Spain
Go in April, May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Spain
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Spain
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Spain
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Spain
3 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Spain
2 beaches mapped in this atlas
Explore Spain
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Spain?
Spain is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 40.4168, -3.7038. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Spain right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Spain, which has a continental climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Spain in?
Spain observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:26 AM.
How many people live in Spain?
Spain has a population of approximately 48 million.
What is the nearest airport to Spain?
The closest airports are Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 9 mi away, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 308 mi away and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 311 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Spain?
Popular options include Alhambra, Museo del Prado, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin and Works of Antoni Gaudi.
What places are in Spain?
Spain covers 10 places in this atlas, including Madrid, Alhambra, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin, Barcelona, Ibiza and La Concha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
