Why not go to Spain on New Year's holidays? The weather in Spain is quite at that. Of course, you will not find snow in Madrid, and the thermometer's column below +10 ° C is unlikely to drop, but this has its advantages. It's nice to get out of frosty Russia for almost a summer in Spain for a week.

But keep in mind that in the winter months the weather in Spain can be unpredictable, strong winds can blow, rains are also possible. When going on a trip, you should put a sweater, a windbreaker and an umbrella in your suitcase. On the other hand, you can leave all these things at home and visit a couple of local shops, the Christmas sales season is an ideal time for shopping.

Travelers who came to Spain in early January can witness the solemn procession in honor of the Day of the Magi. Participants in processions distribute sweets and toys to children. In January, the day of the brass bands in San Sebastian is also accompanied by a spectacular parade

The weather forecast in Spain in January is as follows: the warmest in the south of Spain, in the Malaga area, the average daily temperature is +17 ° C, Night at +7 ° C. On the northwest coast a little cooler, in La Coruna, daytime temperatures are around +12 ° C, night temperatures are also +7 ° C. The coldest climate is in the central part of the country, in Madrid the average temperature is +10 ° C in the daytime and +3 ° C at night.

In January, the average temperature of the water in the southern part is +12 ° C, on the northwest coast - +18 ° C. Bathing in this weather is not worth it, but you can take a leisurely stroll along the shore, the beaches at this time are attractive deserted. However, the weather in the Canary Islands even this time of the year spoils the beach lovers with a warm (about +19 ° C) water and even warmer (around +22 ° C) air.

See also the weather in Spain: the current forecast for the most popular resorts of the country.