Spain: Where and When to See the Northern Lights
Aurora season in Spain runs from November to February.
Spain: the northern lights need about Kp 9 anywhere in the country — its cities on this site sit at similar geomagnetic latitudes. Season: November to February.
Spain tonight
Unlikely
Spain tonight: no realistic chance of aurora anywhere.
| Place | Aurora Score | Best viewing window | Cloud cover | Min Kp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GijónAsturias | 19Unlikely | 1:00 AM–5:00 AM | 4% | 9 |
| SantanderCantabria | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 15% | 9 |
| Castro UrdialesCantabria | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–1:00 AM | 25% | 9 |
| San SebastiánBasque Country | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–12:00 AM | 53% | 9 |
| BilbaoBasque Country | 19Unlikely | 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 7% | 9 |
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Best Months to See the Northern Lights in Spain
The aurora season in Spain usually runs from November to February.
Aurora by region in Spain
Rare
Asturias
Kp 9 · cities: 2
Cantabria
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Galicia
Kp 9 · cities: 3
Basque Country
Kp 9 · cities: 2
Navarre
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Castile and León
Kp 9 · cities: 3
La Rioja
Kp 9 · cities: 3
Catalonia
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Aragon
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Castilla-La Mancha
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Community of Madrid
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Balearic Islands
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Extremadura
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Valencian Community
Kp 9 · cities: 2
Region of Murcia
Kp 9 · cities: 4
Andalusia
Kp 9 · cities: 3
Canary Islands
Kp 9 · cities: 2
Where the odds are best in Spain
| Place | Aurora zone | Min Kp | Geomagnetic latitude | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸GijónAsturias | Rare | 9 | 37.6° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸SantanderCantabria | Rare | 9 | 37.5° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸A CoruñaGalicia | Rare | 9 | 37.5° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸Castro UrdialesCantabria | Rare | 9 | 37.4° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸OviedoAsturias | Rare | 9 | 37.4° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸San SebastiánBasque Country | Rare | 9 | 37.3° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸BilbaoBasque Country | Rare | 9 | 37.2° | November to February |
| 🇪🇸Los Corrales de BuelnaCantabria | Rare | 9 | 37.2° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸ReinosaCantabria | Rare | 9 | 36.9° | September to April |
| 🇪🇸Santiago de CompostelaGalicia | Rare | 9 | 36.8° | November to February |
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Northern lights guides
- What Is the Kp Index? Scale, G-Storms, and Your LatitudeThe Kp index measures geomagnetic disturbance, not aurora overhead: the 0–9 scale, NOAA G-storm levels, and what a rising Kp means at your latitude.
- How to Read Our Aurora Forecast: Score, Kp and CloudsHow to read the Aurora Score, Kp, cloud cover and best viewing window on our forecast pages, and turn them into tonight's decision.
- How to See and Photograph the Northern Lights on Your PhoneYour phone often shows aurora your eyes can't. Why cameras see color the eye misses, how to shoot it with night mode, and when it won't work.
- What Kp Do You Need to See the Northern Lights in Iceland?Iceland sits at the edge of the auroral oval, so low Kp is enough when it is dark and clear. Why Reykjavík needs a little more, and how to use the number.
- How Our Aurora Forecast Works: Data Sources and MethodHow the Aurora Score is built: NOAA Kp and OVATION, Open-Meteo cloud cover, darkness, moon, AACGM-v2 geomagnetic latitude — every weight and known limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see the Northern Lights in Spain tonight?
Spain: it depends on tonight's sky more than on where you are — every place here needs about Kp 9. Beyond that it takes a clear, dark sky: cloud blocks aurora at any Kp. The table at the top of this page has tonight's forecast city by city.
What Kp index is needed to see the Northern Lights in Spain?
Spain: about Kp 9 everywhere. The places on this site sit at similar geomagnetic latitudes, so the threshold is the same. Kp is a probability signal, not a guarantee — it still takes a clear, dark sky.
What are the best months to see the Northern Lights in Spain?
The best months to see the Northern Lights in Spain are typically November to February, when nights are darker and aurora viewing conditions are better.
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights in Spain?
Spain: geomagnetically its places are about equal — each needs about Kp 9. What decides the night is cloud and darkness: pick the clearest sky and get away from city lights.