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you’re free to narrow down when tovisit Spainby considering the following tourist seasons.

People canoeing in a lake in a park in Madrid

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Winter in Spain from November throughFebruary is the best season for visitors hoping for smaller crowds.

Spring from March to June brings the country’s most temperate weather.

One place where the climate can vary significantly from the above is in the far-flung Canary Islands.

View of beautiful small Spanish village Altea, street with authentic white houses. Altea, province of Alicante, Mediterranean coast, Costa Blanca, Valencian Community

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This Spanish-held archipelago lies off Morocco’s west coast, and it almost never sees temperatures below 60.

If you’d like an affordable trip with slightly warmer weather, try visiting in the fall.

June sees good weather and festivals likeNit de Sant Joan,Primavera Sound,Sonar, andEl Grec Barcelona.

People standing on rocks near the seashore, a beach with swimmers and paddleboarders in the background, framed by trees above.

People enjoying a Barcelona beach on a sunny day.Daniel Ribar/Travel + Leisure

In the springtime,Madridholds celebrations likeDos de Mayoand theFiesta de San Isidro.

But the big event happens once the weather cools off a bit.

Performances range from opera and ballet to theater and indie music.

Famous “Plaza Mayor” of Madrid, Spain.

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