Attire Spain in April?
 

My husband and I are spending three weeks in Spain in April. (7th thru 27th) Flying into Madrid (5 days),Cordoba (2), Sevilla(3 days) Arcos de la Frontera(1),Ronda(2) Granda(2) then Nerja (4). We have heard about the spring rains so I purchased a dressy gray raincoat. Considering the dressier standards of Spain I chose the gray color over the same coat in raspberry. Am I wrong or right in my assumption that I would want the neutral colors for our visit or should I not be afraid of bringing bright colors? Any suggestions regarding wardrobe would be a great help. I know what to wear at the beach!

I was not aware that color mattered, but rest assured that as long as you are dressed neatly, you will feel comfortable in either color!

As warm as it will be in Andalucía in April, daytime highs are already in the lower 70's in Sevilla, it will not be beach weather.

Bright colors, especially around Semana Santa and Feria de Abril (24-29 April 2012) are pretty normal. Spain overall is a colorful country and people tend to dress up a little better than most Americans when they go out for just about anything, but still remain casual. The only things I wouldn't consider bringing are a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap.

I must disagree with April not being beach weather in Andalucía. By the end of the month, when you are in Nerja, past 15 years statistics suggest daily highs between 70 and 80F and nine hours sun pr. day.

I've gone several times at this time of year, and it has definitely been beach weather most of the time, although the water temperature might be a bit on the cold side for the longer swims (expect some 65F).

Thank you all. My beach comment meant I am prepared for the attire in Nerja and the surrounding area. My concern was in Madrid, Cordoba,Sevilla etc. Since we are 1st time visitors to Spain (and we live in a VERY casual area) I really don't wish to stand out. So I gather that April is not too early in the season to wear a raspberry colored coat when I am in the cities?

I think a rain coat will be too hot for the south. We've been twice in the late April and the temps were more than 80 - definitely beach weather. And we didn's see a drop of rain either trip (one 10 days and one 12).

I doubt you will get much use from the coat (it was in the upper 90s by the time we got to Madrid). Spanish adults tend not to wear athletic clothes in cities - but there are no specific rules unless you are going to an elegant restauarnt. Just dress like an adult - not like a tween or someone cleaning out the garage.

In Madrid, people do dress well, but they aren't fashion plates or anything. And it is a cosmopolitan city - they see everything, so you don't have to change your personal style to try and fit in. You won't fit in anyway. Just wear well-fitting clothing that looks nice on you.

When I was in Madrid (cooler weather than April), just about every woman on the street was wearing jeans, riding boots, a coat, and scarf. Ok, not EVERY woman, but a lot of them. I think 95% of the women DID have scarves. For the most part, they looked nice and casually put together, but not fancy.