Winter
Dec → Feb16 to 20°
nights 7 to 9°
- 5 rainy days · 53 mm
- 8.1 h of sun
- sea 15°
When is the best time to visit Andalusia?
- Jan16°not recommended
- Feb20°fair
- Mar21°recommended
- Apr24°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun32°recommended
- Jul38°fair
- Aug37°fair
- Sep31°recommended
- Oct27°recommended
- Nov21°fair
- Dec17°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Andalusia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 7° | 7.7 h | 49 mm | 5 d | 15° | |
| February | 20° | 9° | 9 h | 31 mm | 4 d | 15° | |
| March | 21° | 10° | 9.4 h | 85 mm | 9 d | 15° | ✓ |
| April | 24° | 13° | 11 h | 45 mm | 6 d | 17° | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 16° | 12.3 h | 19 mm | 4 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 32° | 19° | 13.4 h | 17 mm | 2 d | 21° | ✓ |
| July | 38° | 22° | 13.4 h | 0 mm | 0 d | 23° | |
| August | 37° | 22° | 12.7 h | 4 mm | 1 d | 25° | |
| September | 31° | 19° | 11.2 h | 39 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| October | 27° | 16° | 9 h | 105 mm | 8 d | 20° | ✓ |
| November | 21° | 11° | 8.1 h | 53 mm | 6 d | 18° | |
| December | 17° | 8° | 7.6 h | 80 mm | 7 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Andalusia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Seville) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May21 to 29°
nights 10 to 16°
- 6 rainy days · 50 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 38°
nights 19 to 22°
- 1 rainy days · 7 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
- sea 23°
Autumn
Sep → Nov21 to 31°
nights 11 to 19°
- 6 rainy days · 66 mm
- 9.4 h of sun
- sea 21°
Book early for March to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. The selection does not depend on these links.
Daylight in Andalusia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h43 of daylight, in December 9h36, a difference of 5h08.
9h51Jan
10h46Feb
11h51Mar
13h07Apr
14h10May
14h43Jun
14h30Jul
13h35Aug
12h22Sep
11h09Oct
10h06Nov
9h36Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Seville" (37.39°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Andalusia, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
EventsHoly Week (Semana Santa)March to AprilFeria de AbrilApril to MayCórdoba Patios FestivalMayRomería del RocíoMay to JuneDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: July, August, September
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: August
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Andalusia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- March to AprilHoly Week (Semana Santa) big crowds
Seville, Málaga and Granada bring out their pasos day and night, carried by the brotherhoods through a maze of narrow streets.
- April to MayFeria de Abril big crowds
Two weeks after Easter, Seville puts up its striped casetas on the Los Remedios bank for six nights of sevillanas.
- MayCórdoba Patios Festival big crowds
The flower-filled courtyards of the old town open to the public for two weeks, with a competition for the best.
- May to JuneRomería del Rocío
At Pentecost, ox-drawn carts cross Doñana to the sanctuary at Almonte.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended16°7° at night
- 49 mm · 5 d
- 7.7 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Fair20°9° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
- 9 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Recommended21°10° at night
- 85 mm · 9 d
- 9.4 h
- sea 15°
High season, book early
April
Recommended24°13° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
- 11 h
- sea 17°
High season, book early
May
Recommended29°16° at night
- 19 mm · 4 d
- 12.3 h
- sea 19°
High season, book early
June
Recommended32°19° at night
- 17 mm · 2 d
- 13.4 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair38°22° at night
- 0 mm · 0 d
- 13.4 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair37°22° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended31°19° at night
- 39 mm · 4 d
- 11.2 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended27°16° at night
- 105 mm · 8 d
- 9 h
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair21°11° at night
- 53 mm · 6 d
- 8.1 h
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended17°8° at night
- 80 mm · 7 d
- 7.6 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Rain stays light: 49 mm over 5 days. Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (85 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. High season: book early.
April. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. High season: book early.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 19 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
June. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (17 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.4 h a day on average. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (0 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.1 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 17 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 80 mm over 7 days. Expect 7.6 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
Same season, other ideas
Their best time overlaps with this one: worth comparing before you book.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Andalusia?
March to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 32 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Seville).
Which month should you avoid in Andalusia?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 80 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Seville).
What is the hottest month in Andalusia?
July, with 38 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Seville).
What is the coldest month in Andalusia?
January, with 16 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Seville).
What is the driest month in Andalusia?
July: 0 mm over 0 days of rain, against 105 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Andalusia?
June, with 13.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Andalusia?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in July: 38 °C in the afternoon, 22 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When can you swim in Andalusia?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in July, August, September (warmest 25 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Ronda).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Andalusia?
August: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Ronda).
Plan this trip
📒 The free printable Andalusia guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→
🧭 When to visit Spain: the country overview→
🗓️ Best time to visit: all our destinations→
Compare with other destinations
Photos: Benjamin Smith / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons) · Pham Ngoc Anh / Pexels · Jiròni Picas / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons) · Carlo Primo / Pexels · José Ligero Loarte / CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)