Is Seville unbearably hot?

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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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 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.

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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.

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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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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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The smell of orange blossom that surrounds and characterises the city of Seville is easily recognisable. It defines the Andalusian capital and it gives Seville its identity. The orange trees are one of the most abundant trees in the Sevillian countryside.

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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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La Palma (Canary Islands) The greenest and most mountainous of the Canary Islands is cooler on average than the other islands in Spain's Atlantic archipelago, with average summer temperatures on the coast staying below 28C.

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

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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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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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Certain parts are Spain are undeniably hotter than Italy during the summer making it very uncomfortable to visit during the day. It was over 47 C (116 F) in Seville in June last year! Italy, especially the northern region of the country has harsh cold winters and good hiking and skiing opportunities.

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