Is Seville the hottest city in Europe?

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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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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The hottest place on Earth is Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California (USA), where a temperature of 56.7°C (134°F) was recorded on 10 July 1913. In summer months, Death Valley has an average daily high of 45°C (113°F).

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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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The average temperature during summer in Seville is 36 centigrade (96 fahrenheit) which for many can be too much.

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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.

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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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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.

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The best climate in Spain and the most sunshine is found in Alicante on the Costa Blanca. With an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month, it's easy to see why so many expats choose to move to Alicante, not to mention the city's lively culture scene, great nightlife and an endless list of historical sights to visit.

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Northern Spain ( Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque region )is reasonably cool in the summer.

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