Driest Cities in Spain

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

Best Spain Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income

Demographics & Education

Youngest Cities Oldest Cities

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Most Restaurants

All Countries · Spain

Driest Cities — Spain

1 Tuineje 53 4.6"

2 Costa Teguise 53 4.7"

3 Costa Calma 53 4.8"

4 Tías 53 5.1"

5 Arrecife 53 5.1"

6 Puerto del Carmen 53 5.1"

7 Corralejo 53 5.2"

8 Puerto del Rosario 53 5.4"

9 La Oliva 53 5.4"

10 Antigua 53 5.6"

11 Pájara 53 5.6"

12 Playa Blanca 53 5.6"

13 Yaiza 53 5.6"

14 San Bartolomé 53 5.9"

15 Nazaret 53 5.9"

16 Teguise 53 5.9"

17 Tinajo 53 6.2"

18 Puerto Rico 53 7.0"

19 Maspalomas 53 7.1"

20 Playa del Ingles 53 7.1"

21 Carrizal 53 8.2"

22 Vecindario 53 8.2"

23 Ingenio 53 8.2"

24 Agüimes 53 8.2"

25 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria 53 8.2"

26 Telde 53 8.2"

27 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 53 9.2"

28 Centro 53 9.2"

29 Carboneras 51 9.3"

30 Garrucha 51 9.8"

31 Mogán 53 10.4"

32 San Nicolás 53 10.4"

33 Roquetas de Mar 51 10.4"

34 La Gangosa Vistasol 51 10.4"

35 Vícar 51 10.4"

36 Aguadulce 51 10.4"

37 Cuevas del Almanzora 51 10.5"

38 Vera 51 10.5"

39 San Sebastián de la Gomera 53 10.7"

40 Almería 51 10.7"

41 Huércal de Almería 51 10.7"

42 Níjar 51 10.8"

43 Águilas 31 10.8"

44 Mojacar 51 10.8"

45 Santiago de la Ribera 31 11.1"

46 La Manga del Mar Menor 31 11.1"

47 Atamaría 31 11.1"

48 San Ginés de la Jara 31 11.1"

49 Agaete 53 11.1"

50 Pulpí 51 11.1"

51 Adeje 53 11.2"

52 Arona 53 11.2"

53 Los Barreros 31 11.3"

54 Los Gabatos 31 11.3"

55 Barrio de Peral 31 11.3"

56 La Unión 31 11.3"

57 San Antonio Abad 31 11.3"

58 Algar 31 11.3"

59 Cartagena 31 11.3"

60 Guardamar del Segura 60 11.4"

61 Los Alcázares 31 11.5"

62 San Javier 31 11.5"

63 Mazarrón 31 11.5"

64 Torre-Pacheco 31 11.5"

65 Granadilla de Abona 53 11.5"

66 San Miguel De Abona 53 11.5"

67 San Isidro 53 11.5"

68 El Plan 31 11.6"

69 Los Dolores 31 11.6"

70 Huercal-Overa 51 11.7"

71 Almoradí 60 11.8"

72 Catral 60 11.8"

73 Rojales 60 11.8"

74 Dolores 60 11.8"

75 Orihuela 60 11.9"

76 Callosa de Segura 60 11.9"

77 San Pedro del Pinatar 31 11.9"

78 Bigastro 60 11.9"

79 Cox 60 11.9"

80 Torrevieja 60 11.9"

81 Benejúzar 60 11.9"

82 San Miguel de Salinas 60 11.9"

83 Pilar de la Horadada 60 11.9"

84 Redován 60 11.9"

85 Santomera 31 11.9"

86 Buenavista del Norte 53 11.9"

87 Beniel 31 11.9"

88 Esparragal 31 11.9"

89 Fuente-Álamo de Murcia 31 12.0"

90 El Ejido 51 12.1"

91 Molina de Segura 31 12.1"

92 Alguazas 31 12.1"

93 Ceuti 31 12.1"

94 Las Torres de Cotillas 31 12.1"

95 Archena 31 12.1"

96 Lorquí 31 12.1"

97 Albox 51 12.2"

98 Villanueva de Castellón 60 12.2"

99 Tavernes de la Valldigna 60 12.2"

100 L'Alcúdia 60 12.2"

The driest cities in Spain receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Tuineje receives just 4.6 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

1. Tuineje gets just 4.6" of precipitation per year — less than many cities get in a single month.
2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

Browse Rankings by Region

Spain — By Region

Andalusia Aragon Asturias Balearic Islands Basque Country Canary Islands Cantabria Castille and León Castille-La Mancha Catalonia Extremadura Galicia La Rioja Madrid Murcia Navarre Valencia

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe