Seville climate: weather by month, temperature, rain (2024)

The climate of Seville, the capital of Andalusia, can be defined as Mediterranean, but owing to the scorching summer, it almost seems an African city. In fact, together with the nearby city of Córdoba, during summer, Seville is the hottest city, not only in Spain but throughout Europe.
The city is located in the southwest of Spain, 65 km (40 mi) away from the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11 °C (52 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Rainfall in Seville amounts to around 550 millimeters (21.7 inches) per year, so it's not abundant, and it's concentrated, as is normal in Mediterranean climates, between autumn and early spring, while in summer, it almost never rains. Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is mild.
There are many sunny days, in which the air is mild during the day, but quite cold at night. Also, in periods of good weather, fog can form at night and in the early morning.
However, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind and rain.
Very cold days are rare, however, on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to freezing or nearly so.
The cold record is -5.5 °C (22 °F) and was recorded in January 1945 and February 1956. After the year 2000, the temperature dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 2005 and to -2 °C (28.5 °F) in February 2012. However, even during the coldest days, it is very rare for the maximum to remain below 10 °C (50 °F).
Snow in Seville is extremely rare. The last time that the city was covered in a white blanket was in February 1954. More recently, in January 2010, it snowed but the city did not get white.

Spring is a bit unstable in March and at times in April, with windy days, and sometimes rainy, but it's often mild and sunny, and becomes gradually more stable and soon hot as well, before the rest of Europe. Already in April, daytime temperatures often approach 30 °C (86 °F). In May, the first very hot days can occur, especially in the second half of the month.

Summer, from June to mid-September, is very hot and sunny, with very rare rains.
Highs are usually about 36 °C (97 °F) in July and August, however, there are periods of scorching heat. On the hottest days of the year, the temperature normally reaches 42/43 °C (107/109 °F).
Although the temperature officially reached 51 °C (124 °F) in 1876, the record of the post-war era, whose data are more reliable, is 46.5 °C (115.5 °F), recorded in July 1995. After the year 2000, the temperature reached 46 °C (115 °F) in August 2012. In 2015, it reached 41 °C (106 °F) as early as in May, and in 2016, 45 °C (113 °F) in early September.
As mentioned, the sea is not far away, and fortunately a bit of breeze manages to arrive here. In addittion, on the hottest days the humidity is low, and the daily temperature range is considerable, so much so that nights almost always bring a bit of relief.

Autumn, from mid-September to November, is initially hot and sunny: still in October, especially in the first part, the temperature often reaches 30 °C (86 °F). But in this season the first rains begin to fall.

The amount of sunshine in Seville is great in summer, when clear skies prevail, it is good in spring, especially from mid-April onwards, and it is still fairly good in autumn and winter, when there is a moderate amount of cloudy days, during periods of bad weather, but there are also sunny periods.
In one year, there are 2,900 hours of sunshine. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

On the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, called Costa de la Luz, southwest of Seville, the sea is very cool even in summer, in fact the water temperature reaches a maximum of 22 °C (72 °F) from July to September. The sea creates a mild microclimate, so much so that even when in Seville it's hot, on the coast the temperature is much lower, and there's a cool breeze from the sea.
Here are the average sea temperatures (near Huelva).

Best Time

The best months to visit Seville are April, May and October, to avoid both the summer heat and the winter rains, although sometimes it can rain also in these months. Those who can stand the heat can also choose the summer, however, they have to be ready for the likely scorching heat.
In winter, you can find many pleasant days, sunny and spring-like, although it can get cold at night, and waves of bad weather cannot be excluded.

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Seville - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.8 °C (42.5 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in January 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

March is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.5 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 32.9 °C (91.2 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in April 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in June 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

July is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.4 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.6 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it dropped to 14 °C (57.2 °F) in August 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 45.9 °C (114.6 °F) in August 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it dropped to 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 44.8 °C (112.6 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.6 °C (79.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in December 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).