Spain packing list: what to pack, month by month
This list is made by TripRai's code from our 7-day Spain itinerary (Madrid, Seville, Granada), for a traveller from India. Every item with a day next to it is there because of that day. Plan your own trip and you get the same kind of list, made from your own days, dates and food.
Plan a trip to Spain with its own packing list →Documents and money
- Passport (valid for 6+ months) and photocopies
- Visa or e-visa printout (if your nationality needs one)
- Travel insurance documents
- Forex card and some cash in EUR
- eSIM or international roaming
- Travel adapter: Type C/F
What the days of this trip need
From the sample itinerary, 7 days: 1 place of worship, 3 train rides and 2 flights.
- Comfortable walking shoesDay 1 Evening walk through Plaza Mayor · Day 2 Retiro Park · Day 3 Plaza de España and the Santa Cruz quarter · +1 more
- Modest clothes (shoulders and knees covered)Day 4 Real Alcázar and the Cathedral with the Giralda
- Charger and power bank in hand luggage (never checked in)Day 1 Delhi to Madrid · Day 7 Madrid to Delhi
- Liquids under 100 ml in a clear bagDay 1 Delhi to Madrid · Day 7 Madrid to Delhi
- A pen for the arrival cardDay 1 Delhi to Madrid · Day 7 Madrid to Delhi
- Neck pillow and a light shawl for the flightDay 1 Delhi to Madrid · Day 7 Madrid to Delhi
Spain weather, month by month
What each month usually feels like, for packing (not a forecast). ☂ marks the rainy season.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Warm | Hot | Hot | Hot | Warm | Mild | Cool | Cool |
| Seville | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Warm | Hot | Hot | Hot | Warm | Mild | Cool | Cool |
| Granada | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Warm | Hot | Hot | Hot | Warm | Mild | Cool | Cool |
- Cool · ~12–20°CLight jacket
- Mild · ~18–25°CLight jacket or a layer for the evening
- Warm · ~25–32°CLight, breathable cotton clothes, sunglasses
- Hot · over ~32°CLight, breathable cotton clothes, sunglasses, sun hat or cap, reusable water bottle
The base checklist (City break)
For the sample trip's weather; a plan of your own follows your dates (no jeans or jacket in a hot month, for example).
Clothing
- Underwear and socks
- Sleepwear
- Jeans or casual trousers (2)
- T-shirts / tops (3–4)
- Light jacket
- An evening outfit
- Scarf or a layering piece
- Sunglasses
- Clothes for 7 days
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
- Moisturiser
- Razor or grooming kit
- Lip balm
Tech & essentials
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Earphones
- Debit / credit cards and some cash
- Copies of bookings (offline)
- Day bag or crossbody bag
- Reusable water bottle
Health
- Prescription medicines
- Basic first-aid kit (paracetamol, plasters, ORS, antacid)
- Hand sanitiser
- Blister plasters
- Tissues and wet wipes
Questions
Do I need a travel adapter for Spain?
Yes. Spain uses Type C/F sockets, and Indian plugs do not fit them.
What is the weather like in Madrid through the year?
Roughly: January–February: cool (~12–20°C); March–April: mild (~18–25°C); May: warm (~25–32°C); June–August: hot (over ~32°C); September: warm (~25–32°C); October: mild (~18–25°C); November–December: cool (~12–20°C). April to June and September to October: warm, sunny days without the extreme summer heat of Seville and Madrid.
Which money should I carry to Spain?
A forex card and some cash in EUR for small shops, markets and tips.
What should I wear to religious sites in Spain?
Clothes that cover shoulders and knees. On the sample itinerary: Day 4 Real Alcázar and the Cathedral with the Giralda.
How do vegetarian, Jain or vegan travellers manage food in Spain?
Tapas bars always have vegetarian options: tortilla de patatas, pimientos de padrón, patatas bravas, gazpacho and salmorejo (ask for it without ham). Halal restaurants are easy to find in Granada's Albaicín. A short food card in Spanish ("no meat, fish or egg"; for Jain food, also no onion, garlic or root vegetables) helps when ordering. TripRai plans every meal of a trip around what you eat.
A packing list for your own trip
Tell TripRai your dates, cities, food and who is coming. You get the whole trip day by day with estimated costs, and a packing list made from those days and that month's weather, to tick off and share on WhatsApp.
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