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Spain vs United Kingdom: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Spain and United Kingdom? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Spain

Europe

Sunny shoulder seasons rule.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, September, October

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Bring layers — and an umbrella.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthSpainUnited KingdomWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
Februaryshouldershouldertie
Marchgoodgoodtie
AprilbestgoodSpain 🇪🇸
Maybestbesttie
JuneshoulderbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
Julyoff-seasonbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
AugustgoodbestUnited Kingdom 🇬🇧
SeptemberbestgoodSpain 🇪🇸
OctoberbestshoulderSpain 🇪🇸
Novembershouldershouldertie
Decembershouldershouldertie

Pick Spain 🇪🇸 if you're going in…

April, September, October

Spanish dinner starts at 9–10pm; reservations matter in tourist season.

Pick United Kingdom 🇬🇧 if you're going in…

June, July, August

May has long days and the fewest Scottish midges.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, May, November, December.