Seville August — the Giralda's ornate Moorish upper section against a deep blue summer sky

Seville · Spain

August

Locals flee, city bakes — peak summer prices with the worst conditions for sightseeing.

Avoid

#12 of 12 months

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Climate

High

36°C

Low

23°C

Rain

5mm

Sun

11.5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How August scores in Seville

Weather
Below average
Value
Average
Crowds
Average
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Average

What you gain in August

  • Ultra-long evenings and a lively late-night atmosphere that runs until 2–3am in the outdoor bars along the Alameda de Hércules
  • The Museum of Fine Arts and the Cathedral (with air conditioning) offer genuine refuge during the hottest hours
  • Late August to early September: some temperatures begin to ease slightly and domestic tourism starts to thin

What you sacrifice

  • August is the least comfortable month for walking Seville's historic core: 36–40°C with all-day sun and minimal shade in the Santa Cruz lanes
  • International tourists replace the locals who have abandoned the city for the coast: the city's authentic character is at its annual low
  • Hotels and Airbnbs at near-maximum prices despite the heat — summer demand from northern European visitors drives rates

How August compares to October (best month)

FactorAugustOctober
Weather
3
9
Value
4
8
Crowds
4
7

August in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seville, not across destinations. Methodology →