When is the best time to go to Gibraltar?

When is the best time to go to Gibraltar? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gibraltar are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • Gibraltar has dry periods in June, July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, March, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Gibraltar

For full information about the climate and weather in Gibraltar a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 52°F/58°F
5.1in
February 50°F/58°F
4.2in
March 52°F/59°F
4.5in
April 56°F/63°F
3.5in
May 59°F/68°F
1.5in
June 65°F/74°F
0.3in
July 68°F/79°F
0.2in
August 70°F/81°F
0.4in
September 68°F/77°F
1.2in
October 63°F/72°F
3.3in
November 58°F/63°F
5.3in
December 54°F/59°F
4.5in


Weather and climate in Gibraltar

Gibraltar enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gibraltar is 68°F (ranging from 58°F in january to 81°F in august). Annual rainfall is 33.9in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 5.3in in november.
  • Between january and march the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 59°F and you can expect to have 4.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From april to may the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and you can expect to have 1.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between june and october the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 72°F and it rains about 3.3in each month.
  • In november the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 63°F in average.
  • In december the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 68°F.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gibraltar

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gibraltar: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gibraltar

Find out when Gibraltar has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gibraltar

  • Very low season in Gibraltar
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Gibraltar
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and December.
  • High season in Gibraltar
    The number of visitors to Gibraltar is high in: June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Gibraltar
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gibraltar is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Gibraltar month by month



Best time for low prices in Gibraltar

Average prices of hotels in Gibraltar month by month

Generally, October is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gibraltar. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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