Best Time to Visit Gibraltar, Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Gibraltar is at its sunniest and driest in May–September.
The best time to visit Gibraltar for sunny, dry weather is May–September — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.6°C / 54.7°F in January to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 144 mm / 5.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gibraltar, Gibraltar's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Gibraltar's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 17.7°C63.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.6°C69.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22°C71.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gibraltar?
The best time to visit Gibraltar for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gibraltar's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Gibraltar?
The rainy season at Gibraltar runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 67 mm / 2.6 in. The wettest single month is December (144 mm / 5.7 in).
What is the driest month in Gibraltar?
The driest month in Gibraltar is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23°C / 73.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Gibraltar?
The least comfortable months for travel to Gibraltar — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 144 mm / 5.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 12.6°C / 54.7°F.
Is Gibraltar climate different from Gibraltar overall?
Yes, usually. Our Gibraltar figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Gibraltar figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Gibraltar specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.