Best time to visit · Seville · Spain
The best time to visit Seville
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Seville are March to May and October to November, when days are warm and sunny and the evenings are perfect for terraces. Holy Week and the April Fair are spectacular but crowded and expensive. July and August are best avoided unless you can cope with temperatures that regularly pass 35–40 °C.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–May and October–November
- Shoulder season
- February, June, September and December
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 36°C (97°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 16°C (61°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~6 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and July–August
Seasons
Seville has a hot Mediterranean climate: mild, sunny winters with some rain, warm springs scented with orange blossom, and very hot, dry summers when afternoon temperatures often exceed 35 °C and can pass 40 °C.
March–May
Spring
Orange blossom, warm days and the city's two great festivals, Holy Week and the April Fair; book early and expect peak prices.
June–August
Summer
Extreme heat, especially in July and August; sightsee early and late, and rest in the afternoon. Hotel prices drop.
September–November
Autumn
Heat fades through September; October and November are warm, sunny and ideal for walking and tapas.
December–February
Winter
Mild days around 16–18 °C, cool nights, oranges on the trees and the lowest crowds; occasional rainy spells.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 6°C | 6 | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 18°C | 7°C | 5 | 10.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 22°C | 9°C | 5 | 11.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 23°C | 11°C | 6 | 13.1 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| May | 28°C | 14°C | 3 | 14.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 33°C | 18°C | 1 | 14.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C | 20°C | 0 | 14.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| August | 36°C | 20°C | 0 | 13.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 32°C | 18°C | 2 | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 26°C | 14°C | 5 | 11.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| November | 20°C | 10°C | 6 | 10.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 17°C | 7°C | 6 | 9.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Cabalgata de Reyes — Three Kings parade (5 January) |
| February | Andalusia Day — regional holiday (28 February) |
| March | Semana Santa — Holy Week processions (March or April, dates move with Easter) |
| April | Semana Santa (often April); Feria de Abril — April Fair (usually two weeks after Easter, April or early May) |
| May | Cruces de Mayo — decorated crosses in squares (early May); Feria de Abril sometimes falls in early May |
| June | Corpus Christi procession (May or June) |
| July | Velá de Santa Ana — Triana's neighbourhood fair (usually late July) |
| September | Bienal de Flamenco — major flamenco festival (usually September in even-numbered years) |
| November | Seville European Film Festival (usually November) |
| December | Christmas nativity-figure market (usually December); New Year's Eve celebrations (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and July–August, and the sights are quietest in January–February and July–August. Many visitors avoid July–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Seville?
The best times to visit Seville are March to May and October to November, when days are warm and sunny and the evenings are perfect for terraces. Holy Week and the April Fair are spectacular but crowded and expensive. July and August are best avoided unless you can cope with temperatures that regularly pass 35–40 °C.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Seville?
Usually in January–February and July–August. Mild, sunny days and cool nights; one of the quietest months, good for sightseeing without crowds.
+What is the rainiest month in Seville?
January, with about 6 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Seville get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).