The Weather

Whilst the Costa de la Luz is not quite the driest or sunniest province in Spain, that award goes to the dessert like landscapes of the Costa Calida around Murcia; the sun still shines on over 300 days of the year in Cádiz, enjoying over 3000 hours of sunshine per annum. Statistically, the temperatures on the Costa de la Luz are marginally lower in the summer months; and interestingly, marginally higher in the winter months than those of neighbouring Costa del Sol – making this an ideal destination to enjoy year round

The Costa del Sol did not get its name for no good reason and enjoys plenty of sunshine year round and you can often sunbathe on the beaches even during the winter months. However inland, the temperatures vary from reliably hot in the summer to surprisingly cool in the winter months - even under the clearest of blue skies, is unlikely you could comfortably enjoy an alfresco lunch in Ronda in short sleeves during the winter months, whereas this is the norm even in January in much of the coastal towns and resorts.

Winter - Like in much of the world the climate is changing and the past few winters in Andalucía have been dryer than normal; that said, nature is wonderfully resourceful and a prolonged dry period can often be followed by above average rainfall to balance out the shortfall. Therefore, if you have great flexibility and are planning to travel between November and March and warm sunshine is a priority, you would be wise to wait until closer to the time before you book. The flights will not necessarily be as cheap as if you had booked months in advance, but there would normally be a variety of flight options to choose from and accommodation available. Check out the longer range weather forecast for various cities by clicking on to the following links:

• Cadiz 10 Day Weather Forecast
• Jerez 10 Day Weather Forecast
• Seville 10 Day Weather Forecast
• Ronda 10 Day Weather Forecast
• Granada 10 Day Weather Forecast
• Malaga 10 Day Weather Forecast

Once you are happy with the weather forecast, you can secure your flights and accommodation, and look forward to your break in the sun.

If you are travelling over the festive period or February half-term - flights will get increasingly expensive as you get closer to the departure date. – You may be wiser to bite the bullet and secure the flights at a cheaper price, and if the weather is not ideal everyday – make plans for day trips which can be enjoyed irrelevant of the weather.

Spring & Autumn - In the early spring and late autumn months the majority of the days will be sunny and warm, although you should may get the odd cloudburst where the water tables are being topped up prior to or after a long hot summer. With the exception of Easter, the May and October half-term holidays, flights are normally plentiful and those who book earliest get the best choice of flight times, best prices and widest choice of accommodation. For those planning to travel at Easter, May and October half-term, the earlier you book flights – the cheaper they will be. It is not uncommon to spend at least 300pounds per person for return flights over these popular periods if you book closer to the departure date.

Summer - From June to September you would normally expect almost unbroken sunshine, tempered by the occasional summer storm which within hours is replaced with hot, sunny skies. As you can almost guarantee good weather during this period it is worth booking your flights as soon as possible, thus securing the best prices, flight times and naturally the accommodation which best suits your needs. The most expensive flights during this period will be the flights back to the UK over the last weekend of August, where those booking the remaining few seats can easily pay over 300 pounds one-way!

Based on the past decade or so – the statistics for Costa de la Luz are: