If you are considering a journey in southern Spain we suggest you have a look at this road trip in the South of Spain (great gastronomy, hotels, resorts, and value for money) and also at this itinerary around Southern Spain with interesting proposals. 

Spain´s climate can change significantly from one side to the other. This is due to the country´s geographic location, positioned in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, and its altitude. Spain is in fact the third most mountainous country in Western Europe following Switzerland and Austria. Consequently, there are big and sudden changes in the weather from the North mountain face to the South within the distance of a few kilometers. There are three main climates over Spain: Atlantic, Continental, and the Mediterranean. These are in the right order from North to South and from West to East. Most of Spain commonly has hot and dry summers as well as cold and dry winters with a big contrast between day and night.

Many tourists come to Spain because it is commonly thought of as a country with sunny and pleasant weather all year round. This is useful as a general rule but the weather can often be unpredictable, for instance with some storms during the summer.