Seville

City in Spain

Seville
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Seville is a city in Spain with a population of 689,423 in 2025. Located 391 km from Madrid, it draws visitors with notable landmarks including Seville Cathedral, the Alcázar of Seville, and the Plaza de España.

What to see

The city features several prominent sights recognized for their cultural and architectural significance. Among these are the UNESCO-listed Seville Cathedral and the Alcázar of Seville. Visitors can also explore the Plaza de España, the General Archive of the Indies, and the riverside Torre del Oro.

When to go

Temperature and rainfall vary throughout the year. Winter months experience cooler daily temperatures ranging from highs of 15 °C to 16 °C and lows of 6 °C to 8 °C, along with higher rainfall reaching up to 104 mm in December. Spring and autumn bring moderate daily highs between 19 °C and 30 °C. Summer months are hot, with July and August recording daily highs of 35 °C and 34 °C respectively, and very little rain.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Seville Airport, located 10 km from the city.

Top sights in Seville

  1. Seville CathedralUNESCOSeville Cathedral
  2. Alcázar of SevilleUNESCOAlcázar of Seville
  3. Plaza de España, SevillePlaza de España, Seville
  4. General Archive of the IndiesGeneral Archive of the Indies
  5. Torre del OroTorre del Oro

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is December, with about 104 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C151721222631353430251916
Average low, °C67911141820211815108
Rainfall, mm68514054321026267190104
Rainy days559842003886

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Seville (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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