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When should you visit Seville?
Seville is defined by two things most cities don't have to plan around: Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, both concentrated into a few spectacular, crowded, expensive weeks each spring, and summer heat intense enough to flip the usual rules of high season.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
My recommendation
October
October combines Seville's most comfortable temperatures with manageable crowds and no major festival-driven price spike, making it the strongest all-round month to visit.
Best weather
March, April, October and November
Warm and sunny without extreme heat.
Best for festivals
April
Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, Seville's two biggest events.
Best value
July and August
Unusually, summer heat keeps prices and crowds down.
Best for low crowds (comfortable weather)
November
Quiet, with Seville's highest rainfall of the year.
October scores
Plan around
What to know before you book
- Semana Santa and Feria de Abril
- Seville's two biggest annual events both fall in or around April: Semana Santa's hooded religious processions, followed roughly two weeks later by the week-long Feria de Abril fairground. Hotel rates can run two to three times normal, and the city books out months ahead.
- Plan around the heat
- Seville is genuinely one of Europe's hottest major cities, routinely passing 37°C in July and August. Many visitors avoid these months entirely, which paradoxically makes them some of Seville's quietest and best-value — if you can structure your day around the heat.
- The sweet spot
- March and October both offer warm, comfortable weather without Semana Santa and Feria's crowds and prices, or summer's extreme heat.
April (dates move with Easter)
June–August
March and October
Seville travel tip
If your trip lands in July or August, build your whole day around the heat: sightsee before 11am or after 7pm, and treat the hours in between as a forced siesta. Seville regularly passes 37°C in summer — one of the hottest major cities in Europe.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 6–16°C
- Mild days, cool evenings, with occasional rain
- Crowds
- Low
- One of Seville’s quietest months
- Prices
- €
- Low — the best hotel value of the year
Bring a layer for evenings, but expect plenty of sunny, walkable afternoons.
- Low crowds
- Value
- Temperature
- 7–18°C
- Mild and increasingly sunny, with scattered rain
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — still well before Semana Santa and Feria
- Prices
- €
- Low — a good-value month for a city break
Good month for a longer walking tour of the Santa Cruz and Triana neighbourhoods without the spring crowds.
- City walking
- Value
- Temperature
- 10–22°C
- Warm, sunny days with reliably comfortable temperatures
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — rises sharply if Semana Santa falls this month
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
Check the current year’s Semana Santa dates before booking — outside that week, March is one of the best times to visit.
- Weather
- Overall experience
- Temperature
- 12–24°C
- Warm and reliably sunny
- Crowds
- Very High
- Very high — Seville’s two biggest annual events both fall here
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Very high — hotel rates can run two to three times normal
Book accommodation months ahead if you want either event, and consider nearby towns like Dos Hermanas or Alcalá de Guadaíra with train connections if central hotels are full or overpriced.
- Semana Santa
- Feria de Abril
- Temperature
- 15–28°C
- Warm and sunny, with heat building through the month
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high — still busy, but calmer than April’s festivals
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high
Visit outdoor sights like the Alcázar gardens or Plaza de España earlier in the day as temperatures climb through May.
- Gardens
- Warm weather
- Temperature
- 18–33°C
- Hot, with daytime temperatures regularly above 30°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — tourist numbers ease as the heat builds
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
Plan sightseeing for before 11am or after 7pm, and treat the hottest hours as a forced siesta.
- Evening tapas
- Early mornings
- Temperature
- 21–36°C
- Extremely hot and dry, regularly exceeding 37°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Low–moderate — many visitors avoid Seville specifically because of the heat
- Prices
- €€
- Low–moderate — one of the few European capitals where summer isn’t peak price season
Treat the hours between roughly 1pm and 6pm as off-limits for outdoor activity, and prioritise air-conditioned museums or a pool.
- Budget travel (with caution)
- Early-morning sightseeing
- Temperature
- 21–36°C
- The hottest month of the year, often exceeding 37–40°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Low–moderate — many locals leave and visitor numbers thin out
- Prices
- €€
- Low–moderate
Check that any specific restaurant or shop you want to visit is open, and avoid being outdoors in the early afternoon entirely.
- Budget travel (with caution)
- Pool time
- Temperature
- 18–32°C
- Still warm, cooling noticeably as the month progresses
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — rises as the weather improves
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate
Aim for the second half of September if heat is a concern, and check the Bienal de Flamenco programme if your visit falls in an even year.
- Flamenco (Bienal, even years)
- Returning warmth
- Temperature
- 15–26°C
- Warm and pleasant, with rain picking up toward month’s end
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — comfortable without peak-season intensity
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
Book outdoor activities for earlier in the month, since rain odds climb by late October.
- Overall experience
- Comfortable sightseeing
- Temperature
- 10–20°C
- Cooler, with Seville’s highest rainfall of the year
- Crowds
- Low
- Low — a quiet month before the Christmas season
- Prices
- €
- Low — good value before December
Keep a flexible itinerary with indoor backups, and pack a proper umbrella rather than relying on sunshine.
- Museums
- Value
- Temperature
- 7–17°C
- Mild for winter, with occasional rain
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Low to moderate, rising over the Christmas–New Year week
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate — rises over the holiday week
Visit before 20 December for a quieter, still-festive version of the city, and expect the final week to book up fast.
- Christmas lights
- Mild winter sun
Climate
Seville weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 56 mm | 6 |
| February | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 45°F | 46 mm | 5 |
| March | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 50°F | 47 mm | 6 |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 12°C / 54°F | 52 mm | 6 |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 59°F | 34 mm | 4 |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 19°C / 66°F | 6 mm | 1 |
| July | 36°C / 97°F | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm | 0 |
| August | 36°C / 97°F | 21°C / 70°F | 2 mm | 0 |
| September | 32°C / 90°F | 18°C / 64°F | 33 mm | 3 |
| October | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 59°F | 75 mm | 6 |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 10°C / 50°F | 73 mm | 6 |
| December | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 77 mm | 7 |
Climate data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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