August is the month we would avoid in Seville if you have flexible dates. Expect daytime highs around 37°C, nights near 21°C and roughly 0 rainy days across the month. The hottest, emptiest month: 45C spikes are possible, many family-run restaurants close for holidays, and locals leave for the coast. Skip it unless rock-bottom prices matter more than comfort.
Day high
37°C
Night low
21°C
Rainy days
≈ 0
Verdict
Avoid
August is quieter, which makes it the right month to afford the splurge picks.
Sunset drinks€€€Rooftop pool · El Arenal
Directly across the lane from the cathedral, with a rooftop plunge pool and bar staring at the Giralda. Even if you sleep elsewhere, the roof terrace at sunset explains the price of the rooms.
from ~230 EUR/night
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Romantic€€Patio townhouse · Barrio Santa Cruz
A 19th-century mansion around a marble patio in the middle of Santa Cruz, with a free afternoon tea buffet and a small rooftop facing the Giralda. Book the tower rooms for the view.
from ~150 EUR/night
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Atmosphere€€Labyrinth of patios · Barrio Santa Cruz
Twenty-seven old Judería houses stitched together by tunnels, courtyards and fountains, so walking to breakfast is a sightseeing act. Rooms vary a lot; ask for one on a patio, not the street.
from ~120 EUR/night
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Budget€Family-run · Barrio Santa Cruz
A music-themed family hotel in Santa Cruz with soundproofed practice rooms, a piano guests can play and a rooftop with cathedral views. One of the best price-to-location ratios in the old town.
from ~85 EUR/night
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With highs around 37°C, August is outdoor weather: prioritize viewpoints, parks and long walks.
Real Alcazar
TipBook on the official site at least 2 weeks ahead and take the first slot at 9:30am; by 11am the Patio de las Doncellas is shoulder to shoulder. If sold out, the 2 EUR upgrade tickets that include the Cuarto Real Alto are often still available when base tickets are gone.
Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
TipBuy the timed ticket online and enter via the Puerta del Principe to skip the ticket-office line entirely. The Giralda climb is 35 ramps, not stairs; go straight up on entry before tour groups arrive, and note the combined ticket also covers the Iglesia del Salvador.
Plaza de Espana
TipFree and open all day; come at 9am for empty photos of the tiled province alcoves or an hour before sunset for the best light on the canal. The rowboats cost 6 EUR for 35 minutes and the queue is shortest before noon.
Parque de Maria Luisa
TipTreat it as your shade strategy: from June to September do the park between 10am and noon, then again after 7pm. The Museo de Artes y Costumbres on Plaza de America is free for EU citizens and air-conditioned, a useful midday escape.
Ready to plan the full trip? Start from the 2-day Seville itinerary.
August is the month we would avoid in Seville if you have flexible dates. Expect daytime highs around 37°C, nights near 21°C and roughly 0 rainy days across the month. The hottest, emptiest month: 45C spikes are possible, many family-run restaurants close for holidays, and locals leave for the coast. Skip it unless rock-bottom prices matter more than comfort.
Typical August days in Seville reach about 37°C, dropping to around 21°C at night. Layers work best.
Count on roughly 0 days with rain in August. Rain rarely lasts all day, so plans hold up well.