Costa del Sol gets chilly as Spring drags its heels

FEBRUARY 2016 ushers another cold snap into Spain as temperatures plummet and clouds roll in.

Down on the Costa del Sol, sun-worshippers may have to dig out a sweater as the mostly  temperate climes witnessed in December and January give way to cloudy skies, bracing winds, showers and a distinct nip in the air.

According to reports from online forecaster AccuWeather, Southern Spain will see lots of showers between February 10 and 14, after which the sun will make a forceful return but temperatures will stay relatively low until mid-March.

Based on a historical average, from March 19 onwards, temperatures will creep back into the 20s and winter will have officially passed.