Skiing in Spain — Snow Data for 2 Ski Resorts
Spain's ski resorts benefit from Pyrenean and Sierra Nevada storm systems. Sierra Nevada is Europe's most southerly major resort, with surprisingly reliable snowfall at high altitude.
- Resorts Tracked
- 2
- Avg Annual Snow
- 352cm
- Snowiest Resort
- Baqueira Beret
- Best Month
- December
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Baqueira Beret
Pyrenees, Spain
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Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data
Ski Resorts in Spain by Snowfall
Baqueira Beret
Pyrenees, Spain — 2,510m / 8,235ft
Sierra Nevada
Andalusia, Spain — 3,300m / 10,827ft
Best Time to Ski in Spain
Season runs from late November to early April. January and February are the coldest, snowiest months. Across 2 tracked resorts, December is the most common peak month for snowfall, with an average powder probability of 44%.
The Skiing Experience in Spain
Modern lift systems, well-groomed slopes, and improving off-piste terrain. The Pyrenean resorts offer vast, interconnected ski areas.
Spanish mountain culture combines vibrant nightlife, tapas, and warm hospitality with excellent value compared to Alpine neighbours.
Sierra Nevada in Andalusia is the most southerly ski resort in Europe, with a summit at 3,300 metres. Baqueira-Beret in the Val d'Aran is the largest ski area in the Spanish Pyrenees, with over 160km of pistes and an average annual snowfall exceeding 5 metres.
Data Sources & Methodology
All snowfall statistics are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from ECMWF. Country averages are calculated across all 2 tracked resorts.