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Usual weather in Spanish North Africa

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Spanish North Africa? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Spanish North Africa

Spanish North Africa is part of Spain. The climate of Spain is temperate. You can expect clear and hot summers in interior, but more moderate and cloudy summers along coast. Winters are quite often cloudy and cold in interior, but partly cloudy and cool along coast. In the northern part of the country there is oceanic climate, you can expect snow during winter. In the south eastern part of the country the climate is semiarid. Along the southern and eastern coast the climate is Mediterranean. In the mountains you can expect colder weather.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Ceuta, Melilla.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Melilla and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average temperature is 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average temperature is 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉).

When travelling around Spanish North Africa, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Spain is Pico de Teide (Tenerife) on Canary Islands (3718 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Spanish North Africa. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in January is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in January is 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). The average rainfall is 48.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:48 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:02 and at the end of the month 10:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in February is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in February is 14.1 ℃ (57.38 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.6 ℃ (58.28 ℉). The average rainfall is 57.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:53 and at the end of the month 11:25.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in March is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in March is 15.1 ℃ (59.18 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.6 ℃ (58.28 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.95 ℃ (60.71 ℉). The average rainfall is 38.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:25 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in April is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in April is 16.8 ℃ (62.24 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.95 ℃ (60.71 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.85 ℃ (64.13 ℉). The average rainfall is 48.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:04 and at the end of the month 13:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in May is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in May is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.85 ℃ (64.13 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.75 ℃ (69.35 ℉). The average rainfall is 34.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:01 and at the end of the month 14:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in June is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in June is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.75 ℃ (69.35 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The average rainfall is 6.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:31 and at the end of the month 14:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in July is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in July is 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). The average rainfall is 1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:30 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:19 and at the end of the month 13:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in August is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in August is 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.95 ℃ (76.91 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). The average rainfall is 1.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:33 and at the end of the month 13:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in September is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in September is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.6 ℃ (76.28 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.55 ℃ (72.59 ℉). The average rainfall is 7.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:31 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in October is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in October is 21.2 ℃ (70.16 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.55 ℃ (72.59 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.15 ℃ (66.47 ℉). The average rainfall is 30.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:25 and at the end of the month 10:54.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in November is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in November is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.15 ℃ (66.47 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). The average rainfall is 42.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:54 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:25 and at the end of the month 10:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Spanish North Africa in December is this: The average temperature in Spanish North Africa in December is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). The average rainfall is 52.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:49 and at the end of the month 9:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.