WEATHER IN SPAIN
Thanks to its vast land mass and varied topography (Europe's second largest and mountainous country); Spain boasts a diverse climate offering something for every preference. From north to south the country experiences three major climatic types, continental, maritime and Mediterranean, each being particularly different yet sharing common aspects.
The continental climate is experienced in the majority of Iberia and can be described as one with great seasonal and diurnal change in temperature, where the sparse and irregular precipitation and high evaporation results in desiccated land. The rainy season tend to be during autumn and spring, but rainfall is unpredictable and can fluctuate even during such times. The winters suffer strong winds and low temperatures whilst the summers are warm and can see temperatures rise between 22ºC and 27ºC, hotter in the south. However, the Ebro Basin, especially at a lower altitude, can see temperatures rise above 43ºC.
The maritime climate is mainly experienced along the northern regions of Spain, stretching from the Northwest coasts to the Northeast. This climatic type is characterized by relatively kind winters and not particularly hot summers, where rainfall can be experienced throughout the year. Temperatures remain more or less constant throughout the year and vary only slightly on a diurnal basis. The further east you travel the less rainfall you will witness as you get further from the Atlantic and closer to the Mediterranean.
Lastly, Spain experiences a Mediterranean climate, probably the type most commonly associated with the peninsula. Precipitation in this climatic type is lower than average, chiefly in the autumn and winter seasons but is usually minor and scarce. The temperatures tend to be higher than in the rest of Spain during the winter whilst its summer seasons can experience temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC.
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