Weather In Seville, Spain: The Best Time To Visit

Seville is a beautiful and lively city in Spain with a cerulean blue sky and streets that are bathed in sunshine all year round. The weather in Seville is perfect for a variety of relaxing outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and scootering.

Most people love to head outside to relax at a beautifully tiled bar. A lot of times you’ll find them sipping on a caña (small glass of beer) or fino (dry sherry). Actually, spring in Seville is the most fragrant and festive time to visit.

You really cant go wrong when visiting as the weather in Seville is very comfortable for most of the year. November to March are the coolest months (and even during that time it’s mild), but the summer months can be scorching hot.

The reason you’re here is to learn about the weather in Seville and when will be the most comfortable time for you. Keep reading and hopefully this article can help you decide when is the best time of the year to plan your trip.

What Are The Best Months to Visit Seville?

Seville has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The best time to visit Seville  is during the spring months of March to May when the temperatures are mild and the tourist traffic hasn’t peaked as yet. The tourism industry often refers to that time of the year as the shoulder season.

One benefit to travelling to Seville in the spring is that you’d often find hotels with cheaper daily rates. One thing to keep in mind though is that If there’s a special event or festival then rates will be higher, just like anywhere else in the world. During this time the city’s most notable festivals are Semana Santa, which takes place during the last week of Lent, and Feria de Abril, which begins two weeks after the Semana Santa.


Summers in Seville are some of the warmest in all of Europe, so many locals flee to nearby beach towns.

In the fall, the temperatures cool off and tourist crowds thin out, but then the rainy season begins. The winter months bring relatively cooler weather (daily highs rarely dip below 15°C) and many Sevillanos spend more time indoors.

The Sevilla Cathedral

Best Months To Avoid The Crowds In Seville

If you’re like many people that we know and you dislike crowds then you’ll want to visit Seville during the winter months. Getting tickets for the Royal Alcazar of Seville (notoriously hard to get in the summer) and  Seville Cathedral is much easier, and you won’t encounter big crowds or huge groups of tourists like in the summer.


During the summer these spots can get extremely packed. For example, it’s very common to have to wait in line for well over an hour during high season if you want to climb to the top of the Giralda tower in the cathedral. And that’s after waiting to just get into the cathedral itself.

And that’s already after you have waited to get into the cathedral itself! So visiting in the cooler months is the perfect time to avoid crowds.

Best Months To Visit Seville For Cheap Deals

The winter months, December to March, are the best times to visit Seville to get some good deals on hotel stays. As mentioned earlier, the winters are mild and not very rainy.

April, May, September & October are the busiest months to visit Seville as expected hotel stays can be pretty expensive in these months.

Weather In Seville: The Hottest Months

The hottest time to visit Seville is from June to August when temperatures can easily exceed 38°C (100°F).

While the weather in Seville is at its hottest during this time of the year it’s also a time when many festivals end events are scheduled. One of the most popular is the Seville Summer Fair. It’ll be hot but these festivals and events are also a great time to immerse yourself into the city’s lively culture.

The Triana River in Seville.

While most people try to avoid the scorching heat during the days the nights are particularly busy as people fill the plazas and the streets are alive creating an electric atmosphere.

Another thing to keep in mind is that during this time of the year is when the siesta culture is really embraced. A lot, not all, of places close during the hottest part of the day as people head indoors to escape the heat.

Festival Months in Seville

Seville is buzzing during Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Feria de Abril (Spring Fair) which are just two weeks apart.

Hotels prices are higher during these times with prices being driven by demand.

During Semana Santa (Holy Week) thousands of hooded penitents take part in processions where they walk through the streets followed by religious statues. This isn’t unique to Seville as it happens all in every village, town, and city in Spain.


On the other hand, Feria de Abril is a festival that’s celebrated in Seville. In the second festival, the city’s population spends the entire week being irrepressibly and joyously Andalucian – in other words, dancing, eating, drinking and schmoozing until the wee hours.

During this time the weather in Seville is very unpredictable often rapidly going from hot sun to pouring rain and back to hot sun. Holy Week processions are sometimes rained off as some of the the statues are too precious to risk being damaged by rain. It’s highly recommended that you bring a shawl or jacket for the evenings because you just don’t know.

Weather in Seville: Month by Month

January

January is one coldest months in Seville with average daily temperatures ranging between 6°C (43°F) and16°C (60°F). On the flip side, it’s also one of the best times to visit Seville as there are no crowds and hotel prices are at their lowest. Keep in mind that it can be rainy so you should pack accordingly.

February

Seville’s weather in February is still cool with daily average temperatures ranging between 7°C (45°F) and 18°C (64°F). It does start to warm up by the end of the month though. The crowds haven’t descended on Seville as yet and hotel prices are still on the lower side. Budget travelers love this time of the year.

March

March is the beginning of spring in Seville and the average high during March in Seville is around 21°C (70°F). With weather this nice it’s a great time to get acquainted with the city’s parks and gardens. At this time you’ll notice a few more people in and around the city but it’s still not bad.

April

This is the favorite month for many people in Seville. The weather is almost balmy with an average high of 23°C (73°F) and an average low of 11°C (52°F). The weather is warming up and it’s time for many events and festivals in the city, such as the week long Feria de Abril. If you want to learn more about the culture in Seville then this is the perfect time to do so. Make sure to book your hotels in advance because it’s a very popular time to be in the city.

May

It’s time to break out the sunscreen because there’s an abundance of sun. Daily average temperatures range between 27°C (81°F) and 14°C (57°F). It can be crowded due to the pleasant weather and the many festivals and events happening at and around the same time.

June

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! This should be top of mind as you’re going to be sweating a lot during the month of June. It’s the beginning of summer and that means average daily temperatures between 32°C (90°F) and 18°C (64°F). Surprisingly it can be less crowded than in April and May.

July

Welcome to the beginning of the driest and hottest two months of the year in Seville! The average daily high temperature is an average 36°C (97°F)  and it sometimes gets even hotter than that. Visitors should avoid being outside during the hot times of the day and instead enjoy the siesta lifestyle in air-conditioned places, if possible.

August

Don’t count on getting any relief from the sun during the month of August in Seville. On the plus side, it’s dry so you don’t have to contend with the rain. 36°C (97°F), and more, days are common but quite a few festivals are scheduled during August. The best advice we can give is to take in as many indoor attractions as you can during August.

September

Later in the month of September it’s still hot but a little more tolerable with daily temperatures ranging between 18°C (64°F) and 32°C (90°F). September is also one of the busier months in Seville with many people visiting the city’s museums and historical sites.

October

October is a fantastic time to visit Seville as flowers are still blooming and the crowds are much lighter. The days are warm at 27°C (81°F) and the nights are cool at 14°C (57°F). There are quite a few events happening around this time but with less people they’re very enjoyable. Don’t forget to pack a light jacket if you visit Seville in October.

November

It’s the beginning of the rainy season with an average high temperature of 21°C (70°F) and an average low of 9°C (48°F). The weather is still mild, and there are considerably fewer tourists as well. This is a very good time to explore Seville’s culinary scene. Like February, hotels tend to be a bit cheaper and the city is much less crowded. Since the weather in Seville is rainy don’t forget to bring a rain coat or umbrella.

December

December is the first of the cold months, by Seville’s standards at least. Daily highs are around 17°C (63°F) with lows dropping to around 6°C (43°F). However, it’s an excellent time to visit to enjoy the holiday season and experience all the beautiful decorations around the city. Pack accordingly because there are also quite a few outdoor events that happen during this time of the year.

Getting to Seville

Seville has its own small airport, but it is mostly used for local airlines. Your best travel option is flying into Malaga international airport. Lots of airlines fly into this airport from various cities across Europe.

Travel between Malaga and Seville is pretty easy and you have a number of options available. These include car rental, local buses or even high speed trains, which are comfortable, fast and very affordable!

If you’re coming from Madrid it’s only two and a half hours by high speed train and ridiculously cheap

Seville’s Old Town

Conclusion

Weather in Seville is really something that should not be too much of a concern, unless you’re planning to visit in the middle of the summer. In that case, plan activities which are indoors for the mid day to avoid the sun, and take enjoy a siesta before venturing out again in the evening.

In the autumn and winter you get the best chance to see this glorious Andalusian city without the crowds, and those are the times we recommend visiting Seville.

Huge thanks to Lucia Pöllä from Viva La Vita for this guest post.