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Seville in August

Seville’s hottest month, and its quietest high season.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide

The short answer

August is one of the weakest months in Seville.

August is Seville at its hottest, and many locals leave the city for the coast, leaving a quieter, more affordable Seville for anyone willing to work around the heat. Some independent restaurants and shops close for part of the month.

3.5/10 overall21–36°CLow–Moderate crowds€€
Weather2/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices€€
Events4/10

August in detail

What August actually feels like

Weather
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

+The lowest crowds of any warm-weather month

–The year’s most extreme heat

My tip for August

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

How August compares

Against the other eleven months

12th of 12 overall in Seville, 11th for weather, 4th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Seville

Plan around

What’s on in Seville in August

Plan around the heat

June–August

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.

Not set on August?

Months I'd choose over August

Weather

Weather in Seville in August

In August Seville averages a high of 36°C (97°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 2 mm of rain or snow over 0 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 36°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is December.

Average high
36°C
97°F
Average low
21°C
70°F
Precipitation
2 mm
Wet days
0

Climate data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorologia. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Seville in August: the questions people ask

Is August a good time to visit Seville?
August is one of the weakest months in Seville. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Seville overall (11 for weather, 4 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: The lowest crowds of any warm-weather month. The main downside: The year’s most extreme heat.
What is the weather like in Seville in August?
Average highs are around 36°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 2 mm of rain or snow over roughly 0 wet days. The hottest month of the year, often exceeding 37–40°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 36°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
Is Seville crowded in August?
Crowds are low–moderate. Low–moderate — many locals leave and visitor numbers thin out. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Seville in August?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Low–moderate. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Seville?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, October is the best month overall (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Seville in August?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the year’s most extreme heat

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