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When is the best time to visit Gibraltar?
In general the best time to visit Gibraltar is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in August and it has 19 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Gibraltar in different months
This is the average weather in Gibraltar for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +79°F.
January, March, April, May, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during September.
In February, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 44 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 98 mm in December.
Climate in Gibraltar
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Gibraltar for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +72°F | +72°F | +79°F | +81°F | +86°F | +91°F | +99°F | +99°F | +93°F | +91°F | +81°F | +73°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +61°F | +63°F | +64°F | +70°F | +75°F | +79°F | +81°F | +77°F | +70°F | +64°F | +61°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°F | +41°F | +39°F | +46°F | +50°F | +57°F | +63°F | +63°F | +55°F | +52°F | +45°F | +41°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +63°F | +63°F | +66°F | +69°F | +74°F | +76°F | +76°F | +75°F | +72°F | +69°F | +65°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 76 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 87 | 73 | 63 | 50 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 63 | 95 | 98 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Gibraltar during the whole year:
The hottest month in Gibraltar is August with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +54°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Gibraltar during the whole year:
Gibraltar achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +74°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +60°F in average.
When can you swim in Gibraltar?
You can swim in Gibraltar from June to October:
- In June - October the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Gibraltar looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Gibraltar is October with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Gibraltar during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 13 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gibraltar:
What is the hottest month in Gibraltar?
The hottest month in Gibraltar is August with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Gibraltar?
The coldest month in Gibraltar is January with minimum temperatures of +54°F.
Is Gibraltar worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Gibraltar could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Gibraltar?
if you're looking to visit Gibraltar when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, November, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 1 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Gibraltar
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gibraltar, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.