Season guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Orange blossom, warm days and the city's two great festivals, Holy Week and the April Fair; book early and expect peak prices. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 14 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 5 | 11.9 h | 4/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 13.1 h | 5/5 |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 14.2 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 14 of the year's roughly 45 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Semana Santa — Holy Week processions (March or April, dates move with Easter)
- April: Semana Santa (often April)
- 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)
- May: Feria de Abril sometimes falls in early May
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · El Centro
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world was built on the site of the Almohad great mosque, whose minaret became the Giralda bell tower.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Park · Parque de María Luisa
Parque de María Luisa
Use the park as a cool, shady route between Plaza de España and the river on hot afternoons.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Architecture · El Centro
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Jürgen Mayer's giant timber canopy over Plaza de la Encarnación, opened in 2011 and nicknamed 'the mushrooms', is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Landmark · El Arenal
Torre del Oro
Combine it with a walk along the river promenade towards the Triana bridge at sunset.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
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
Day trips in spring
- Córdoba (About 45 minutes by high-speed train) — Córdoba's Mezquita-Catedral, a vast mosque with forests of striped arches and a cathedral built inside it, is one of Spain's great monuments.
- Jerez de la Frontera (About 1 hour by train) — The home of sherry has bodegas offering cellar tours and tastings, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art with its dancing-horse shows, and a strong flamenco tradition.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Seville?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Orange blossom, warm days and the city's two great festivals, Holy Week and the April Fair; book early and expect peak prices.
+What is the weather like in Seville in spring?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.