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Seville vs Málaga in July

Málaga edges it in July. Seville averages 21–36°C with low–moderate crowds; Málaga 21–31°C with high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Seville and Málaga

The verdict for July

  • WeatherMálaga has the better weather2/10 vs 8/10
  • CrowdsSeville is quieterLow–Moderate vs High
  • PricesSeville is cheaper€€ vs €€€€
  • OverallMálaga comes out ahead4/10 vs 7.1/10
The Giralda tower and Seville Cathedral at sunset

Seville in July

Extreme heat — genuinely one of Europe’s hottest cities.

Temperature
21–36°C
Crowds
Low–Moderate
Prices
€€

+Quietest tourist crowds of the year, despite being summer

–Dangerously high temperatures, often above 37°C

July is genuinely one of the hottest months in any major European city, routinely passing 37°C. Unusually, this makes it one of Seville’s quieter and better-value months, since many travellers avoid it on purpose. Go only if you can structure your day entirely around the heat.

Seville in July
Málaga at sunset with the bullring, harbour and Mediterranean

Málaga in July

Peak Costa del Sol summer

Temperature
21–31°C
Crowds
High
Prices
€€€€

+Extremely reliable summer weather

–Heat, crowds and prices

July is hot, extremely dry and built for beach days, late dinners and nightlife. The trade-off is peak summer demand, higher prices and intense midday heat.

Málaga in July

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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