Seville · Spain
August
Locals flee, city bakes — peak summer prices with the worst conditions for sightseeing.
Avoid
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Seville — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →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)
| Factor | August | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 4 | 8 |
| Crowds | 4 | 7 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Seville, not across destinations. Methodology →