Weather
Although Spain is located in a warm area, the relief produces several climates; we can talk about two main weather areas: the first one is composed of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. It is a rainy area with typical sea weather and little temperature variations. This weather, typical in Western Europe, favours the north of Spain vegetation.

The second weather area is at the south of the Cantabric mountains. It is the dry part of Spain. Changeable weather, little rain and burning sun; sometimes there are local short storms.

Most provinces have four seasons. Temperatures vary depending on the distance to the coast, the height and the time of the year.

Summer: generally hot, temperatures go from 25ºC to 45ºC, depending on the area. The centre is quite hot, reaching 40ºC. in the north, the summer is cool, as temperatures vary from 15ºC to 25ºC.

Autumn: rain season, especially in the west and the south. In the centre, temperatures go from 8ºC to 21ºC.

Winter: quite cold and most of the time dry; temperatures vary from 0ºC to 12ºC. in the south and the west of the country, it is very rainy. In the centre, the weather can be very cold, reaching minimal temperatures of -3ºC and maximal ones of 10ºC. In the north, winters are usually cold and with cloudy skiers and constant rains.

Spring: occasional rains. in the centre, temperatures go from 8ºC to 21ºC.

Generally speaking, rains are divided in two periods: the main one in autumn and a secondary period in spring, while dry periods are summer and winter. Rainy areas occupy one third of the country, while the other two thirds are the dry area.

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