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Spain Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Spain in April.

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Planning a trip to Spain this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Spain in April

In April, Spain experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Burg at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Dos Hermanas at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Dos Hermanas and -1°C (30°F) in Burg.

To explore the conditions in Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Playa Jandia with an average of 3.7 mm (0.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Tui with 162 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Barcelona gets approximately 222 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Spain - and find the best time to visit. (based on Barcelona)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Spain in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Spain.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Spain

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Spain?

Temperature range in Spain (April)

Precipitation variation in Spain (April)

Barcelona

In April Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
222 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Barcelona →

Madrid

In April Madrid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
214 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Madrid →

Calpe

In April Calpe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Calpe →

Valencia

In April Valencia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
233 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Valencia →

Seville

In April Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
240 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Seville →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Spain in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barcelona 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Madrid 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Valencia 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Ibiza 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Seville 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
San Sebastián 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

Spain weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Spain in April?

Spain typically experiences very good weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Barcelona average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Spain in April?

In Barcelona, the average daytime high in April is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

Does Spain get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Spain. Barcelona averages only about 56 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Spain?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Spain with overall very good weather in Barcelona. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Barcelona. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be good.

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