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Destination Guides - Europe / Spain
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is a safe country with some street crime in some urban areas. Check the FCO website for full details. You should be aware that the Basque region has seen some separatist violence. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Take out a EHIC before travel. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
5 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
18 |
24 |
24 |
22 |
17 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
4 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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| The temperatures are generally hot all year with little rainfall in the south. The centre and north are cooler in the winter and scorching in the summer. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Madrid, Spain
| Friday |
Max Temp: 27°C (81°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 0mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 35%, UV risk: high, Sunrise: 07:51CEST, Sunset: 20:32CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 29°C (84°F), Min Temp: 16°C (61°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 2mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 44%, UV risk: high, Sunrise: 07:52CEST, Sunset: 20:30CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 17°C (63°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 35%, UV risk: moderate, Sunrise: 07:52CEST, Sunset: 20:28CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Smoking is prohibited in public places, fines are awarded for offenders. The consumption of alcohol is forbidden in the street. Persons under 18 are considered minors and subject to parental supervision. |
| Getting Around |
| There are excellent transportation links with flights linking major towns. Roads, rail links and buses are reliable and extensive. Be aware there have been incidents of foreign registered vehicles being targeted by criminals. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Epiphany on 6 January, Semana Santa (Holy Week) during Easter which falls between 2-5 April 10, Labour Day on 1 May, Assumption on 15 August, National Day on 12 October, All Saints Day on 1 November, Constitution Day on 6 December, Immaculate Conception Day on 8 December and Christmas Day on 25 December. There are also numerous regional holidays throughout the year. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Not required for stays of up to 3 months. |
| British Embassy Details |
Torre Espacio, Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046 Madrid. Tel: (34) (91) 7 146 300 |
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