Climates of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula

Here is a list of the 4 basic climates in Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. See if you can remember them all!

Mediterranean Climate    Köppen climate classification  Csa and Csb

·         Hot, dry summers

·         Mild to cool, wet winters

Located in the main part of the Iberian Peninsula.

Oceanic Climate (Marine Climate) Köppen climate classification  Cfb

·         Cool winters

·         Warm, but not hot summers

·         Rain fall distributed throughout the year. *Rains all year round.

·         Located in Asturias, Galicia, Basque Country and Cantabria.

Semi Arid Climate (Stepp Climate) Köppen climate classification BSk and BShHot dry summer 
Cold winters 
Wetter Springs and Fall   *Rains in Spring and Fall(Autumn)
Located in the center plains of the Iberian Peninsula

Sub Tropical Climate        Köppen climate classification Cfa or Cwa

Hot humid summers 
Mild to cool winters 
Located in the Canary Islands