Month guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in August
What August is really like in Seville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pirado, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. The hottest weeks of the year; many locals leave for the coast and some restaurants close.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Seville: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (36°C (97°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:40
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:17
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
Summer (June–August). Extreme heat, especially in July and August; sightsee early and late, and rest in the afternoon. Hotel prices drop.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Seville, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Alameda
Alameda de Hércules
This long, tree-lined promenade, laid out in 1574 and guarded by Roman columns at its southern end, is lined with bar terraces, cafés and playgrounds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
Theme park · Isla de la Cartuja
Isla Mágica
On hot days, go late in the afternoon and finish at the water park.
- Time needed
- A full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Experience · El Arenal
Guadalquivir river cruise
One-hour boat trips leave from the quay beside the Torre del Oro and pass the Triana bridge, the Maestranza, the pavilions of Expo '92 and the Plaza de España end of the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
Religious site · El Centro
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
Climb the Giralda early in the visit, then rest in the Patio de los Naranjos, the orange-tree courtyard of the former mosque.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 20°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Seville?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Seville in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Seville?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest weeks of the year; many locals leave for the coast and some restaurants close.
+How warm is Seville in August?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seville in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.