Season guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Extreme heat, especially in July and August; sightsee early and late, and rest in the afternoon. Hotel prices drop. Expect highs up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 1 rainy days across June–August.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 36°C (97°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 3/5 |
| July | 36°C (97°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 | 14.5 h | 2/5 |
| August | 36°C (97°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 0 | 13.6 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 35°C (95°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 45 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Corpus Christi procession (May or June)
- July: Velá de Santa Ana — Triana's neighbourhood fair (usually late July)
Make the most of the weather
Architecture · El Centro
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Go up around sunset, then eat at the tapas bars around nearby Plaza del Salvador and Calle Regina.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Landmark · El Arenal
Torre del Oro
The 13th-century Almohad watchtower on the riverbank once anchored a chain across the Guadalquivir to protect the port.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
Experience · El Arenal
Guadalquivir river cruise
Take a sunset sailing in summer, when the breeze on the water is a relief from the heat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
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
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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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Cádiz (About 1 hour 45 minutes by train) — One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in western Europe sits on a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic, with the golden-domed cathedral, the Torre Tavira camera obscura, fried-fish shops and city beaches such as La Caleta.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Seville?
It is a trade-off: Extreme heat, especially in July and August; sightsee early and late, and rest in the afternoon. The best months overall are March–May and October–November.
+What is the weather like in Seville in summer?
Highs of up to 36°C (97°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.