How do you survive heat in Seville?

How to Prepare for Summer in Seville
  1. Bring a compact UV umbrella like this one. ...
  2. Avoid the high peak heat hours between 1 PM and 5 PM. ...
  3. Embrace the siesta culture. ...
  4. Don't forget your sunglasses. ...
  5. Wear non-sticky sunscreen. ...
  6. Consider a sunhat. ...
  7. Cold water bottle: this water bottle keeps your water cold for over 24 hours!




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Here, this bustling city sees some of the hottest temperatures in the country, due to its location away from the cooling influence of the coast.

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Heat has shaped life in Seville for centuries. Its famous nightlife — with people drinking cold beer on terraces and children playing football in the street until past midnight — is largely a result of unbearable daytime temperatures.

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After the city of Córdoba (also in Andalusia), Seville has the hottest summer in continental Europe among all cities with a population over 100,000 people, with average daily highs of 36.0 °C (97 °F) in July. Temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F) are not uncommon in summer.

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Seville, Andalusia Generally speaking though, Seville is the hottest city in Spain. Temperatures start to climb in April and the sunshine lasts until well into September. Spring is one of the best times to visit, with temperatures averaging 25-30C (77-86F). Rainfall is rare too.

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Parks like the Jardines de Chapina are great places to take the picnic rug and sit in the shade for the afternoon, and bars alongside the river like those at Calle Betis in Triana are a spot to go for a drink, perhaps a cocktail or two.

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Seville's dangerous neighborhoods In the Andalusian capital, the areas that can be defined as dangerous are: El Vacie, Las 3000 Viviendas, Los Pajaritos, and Polígono Norte. We recommend you don't rent a room or an apartment in one of these areas. El Vacie is an out-and-out shanty town.

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Seville sees 22ºC in May and 27ºC in June. Being on the coast, Barcelona sees slightly cooler temperatures of 20ºC in May and 24ºC in June, with a sea temperature of 17ºC in May and 21ºC in June – still on the cool side, making those heated swimming pools all the more appealing.

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But repeatedly hot temperature levels in recent years, have led to concern among weather experts who claim the city is “essentially turning into a desert”. Seville is no stranger to heat and is dubbed the “Iberian oven” due to hot air which blows from North Africa.

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Seville is even hotter all year round, with scorching temperatures in the summer. September is a good time to visit when the temperatures cool off a little.

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  • 25 Foods You Must Try in Seville. It is impossible to imagine a trip to Seville without mentioning tapas (and we did mention them many times throughout the guide). ...
  • Churros. ...
  • Carrillada de Cerdo. ...
  • Montadito de Pringá ...
  • Tortitas de Aceite. ...
  • Cazón en Adobo. ...
  • Serranito de Lomo. ...
  • Espinacas con Garbanzos.


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But is Seville also safe by night? Absolutely! As Seville still is somewhat of a small city, you can go anywhere by foot and you will rarely experience anything scary. So if you're looking to go out for dinner or have a drink, or you feel like having a night time stroll, don't hesitate to do so!

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Three days in Seville is enough to see all the main attractions. You can spend the first two days sightseeing the famous monuments and the last day wandering around the city. If you have an extra day or two, I recommend going on day trips to Cordoba, Granada, or other nearby towns.

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I loved living in Seville. It's a city that is rooted in tradition but has a modern edge. It's staggeringly beautiful and its people are friendly and fun.

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