Seville is the warmest city in Continental Europe. It is also the hottest major metropolitan area in Europe, with summer average high temperatures of above 35 °C (95 °F) and also the hottest in Spain.
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Seville, AndalusiaGenerally 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.
Seville, AndalusiaSeville has the (disputed) historical record high of 50C (122F), though this dates back to 1881. Another Andalusian town, Montoro, holds the official record for highest temperature. In July 2017, it reached a scorching 47.3C (117.2F). Generally speaking though, Seville is the hottest city in Spain.
Seville is located in the lower part of the Guadalquivir Valley, which is often referred to as the frying pan of Andalucia, as it features the hottest cities in the country. Seville is the warmest city in Continental Europe.
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.
Seville is no stranger to heat and is dubbed the “Iberian oven” due to hot air which blows from North Africa. The city is in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula in a region under the influence of the Foehn effect. Being in the foothills of nearby mountains, it regularly experiences scorching heat.
Of all the hottest places in Spain, most of them are located in southern Spain, in Andalucia. Temperatures here soar to a sizzling 36C (96.8), though record temperatures have exceeded 47C (116F). For the most part, Spain is hottest during the summer months, with peak temperatures in July and the start of April.
Thanks to its inclusion of the Mediterranean coast, plenty of European countries experience warm winter weather. However, Spain tends to be Europe's hottest country in summer and winter due to its southern location.
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.
Summertime heat in Seville can be unbearable with temperatures averaging in the mid-90s (air conditioning becomes a highly sought after commodity). But the hot weather does have its advantages: Cold beer never tasted better, and nighttime temperatures are great for evenings spent at rooftop bars and outdoor patios.
Seville is one of Spain's most popular destinations, home to some of the country's famed traditions like flamenco and bullfighting. The picturesque town is world-famous for its enticing mix of Moorish, Christian and Jewish architecture and history, as well as some of the most delicious tapas found in southern Spain.