Best time to visit the Seville

The best time to visit Seville is during spring, early summer and autumn, especially during April, May, September and October, thereby avoiding the intense summer heat.

However, if you prefer the scorching heat of summer then visit during July and August. During summer, Seville is one of the hottest cities not only in Spain but in Europe.


Seville weather

Seville, the capital of Andalusia, experiences a Mediterranean climate with very hot, sunny summers and cold winters. Rainfall is not abundant in Seville, with occasionally wet weather from October through April.

Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny, with wet and windy spells during March and April, becoming gradually warmer climbing to a high of 28°C (82°F) in May, as the weather warms.

Summer, from June through to mid-September, is hot and sunny, with little or no rainfall and an average high of 36°C (97°F). However, temperatures can soar beyond 38°C (100°F). Humidity is comfortable.

Autumn, from October through November, is initially hot and sunny before becoming cooler, with some rainfall.

Winter, from December to February, is mild although cold at night, with the potential of wind and rain. The average high temperature is around 17°C (62°F).


What is the best month to visit Seville?
For exploring the city on foot, the months of April, May and October are best. However, if you prefer scorching hot weather visit anytime during June through September.

Which is the hottest month in Seville?
The hottest month of the year in Seville is usually July, with an average daily high temperature of 36°C (97°F), and a night time low of 21°C (70°F)

However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 42 °C (107°F).

The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 32°C (90°F).

What is the humidity in Seville?
Seville experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 47% – 78% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Seville?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistent indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.

The average annual dew point in Seville is 11°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 7°C (44°F) to comfortable at 15°C (59°F). 

Despite the intense summer heat, humidity is never an issue in Seville.

Which is the coldest month in Seville?
The coldest month of the year in Seville is January, with an average high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 6°C (42°F).

The cool winter season lasts from mid-November to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 18°C (64°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Seville?
The sunniest time of year in Seville is usually July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 79% of daylight hours.

Which month has the most rain in Seville?
December is usually the wettest month in Seville with 100mm (4in) of rainfall on average, distributed across eight days.

The rainy period of the year lasts from October to mid-May, with a greater than 12% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from mid-May through September. There's little or no rainfall from June through September. July has the least rainfall.

Which is the windiest month in Seville?
The windiest month of the year in Seville is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from mid-October through May, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from June through mid-October. The calmest month of the year in the Seville is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (6 knots; 8 mph).

The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Seville.


Seville Weather Averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high temperature (°C)
16 18 22 24 28 33 36 36 32 27 20 17
Average low temperature (°C)
6 7 10 12 15 18 21 21 18 15 10 7
Average daily sunshine (hrs)
6 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 8 7 6 5
Average daily daylight (hrs)
10 11 12 13 14 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Comfort level – heat
No heat No heat Low heat & humidity icon Low heat & humidity icon Moderate heat icon High heat icon Extreme heat icon Extreme heat icon High heat icon Moderate heat icon No heat No heat
Average dew point temperature (°C)
7 7 8 9 11 13 15 15 15 13 10 8
Average relative humidity (%)
77 71 65 62 56 50 47 49 57 65 73 78
UV Index (max)
2 3 5 7 8 9 9 9 7 5 3 2
Average days of rainfall (≥1mm)
6 6 4 6 4 1 - 1 2 6 6 8
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
65 50 35 55 30 10 - 5 25 70 90 100
Average wind speed (km/h)
12 13 13 14 12 12 12 11 11 12 12 12
Seville, Spain

Holiday seasons

High season: March to June, September and October, to take advantage of the more pleasant weather of spring, early summer and autumn.

Shoulder season: February and November.

Off season: July, August, December and January.


Source: Meteorological data for Seville is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1992 to 2021 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the closest weather stations: Seville San Pablo Airport (SPQ), located 10km (6mi) northeast of central Seville.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.


Latest update: Best time to visit Seville: 11 June, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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