Temperatures can get very hot, especially inland. Over 40 degrees is common in summer. Andalucia has a Mediterranean climate, which means dry summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 18 degrees on the coast and 16 in mountain areas. Among the disadvantages of summer are high temperatures and the hordes of tourists who visit Spain, although this mainly affects the coast.
Temperatures can get very hot, especially inland.
Over 40 degrees is common in summer, so birding is best done early in the morning or late in the evening. Lakes might be dry during the summer season and after a few dry years even disappear. One advantage, however, is the daylight hours in summer. The past two years have been significantly wet after several extremely dry years, so bird-watching in Spain is very attractive right now. Winter's own attractions include wintering Waterfowl in wetlands.