Is this a good month to visit?
Yes: October is one of the best months to visit Seville. Days are warm and sunny, around 26 °C, evenings are cool, and the summer heat is over. It is also high season, so book ahead.
- Weather: average high 26 °C, low 14 °C, about 5 rainy days
- Events: the 12 October national holiday, the end of the Bienal de Flamenco in even years, the start of the theatre and concert season
- Crowds: high
- Hotel prices: high
- Best for: sightseeing, walking, terraces, day trips
Compare the months around it: Seville in September and Seville in November, or see the full month-by-month guide. For what to see, start with the best things to do in Seville.
Weather
| October | |
|---|---|
| Average high | 26 °C |
| Average low | 14 °C |
| Rainy days | about 5 |
| Daylight | about 11.5 hours |
The weather in Seville in October is close to perfect for sightseeing. Early October can still reach 30 °C, while the end of the month is mild and fresh. The first autumn rains usually arrive in the second half of the month, often as short, heavy showers followed by sunshine.
On the last Sunday of October the clocks go back an hour, and it gets dark noticeably earlier.
What’s on
12 October: Fiesta Nacional
Spain’s national day is a public holiday. When it falls near a weekend, it creates a long weekend (puente) and Spanish visitors fill the city: book hotels and the Alcázar early for those dates.
Bienal de Flamenco (even years)
In even years, the Bienal de Flamenco continues into October with shows in theatres and historic buildings. After the 2026 edition, the next one is in 2028. In other years, see the best flamenco shows in Seville.
Theatre, concerts and football
Autumn brings the new season at the Teatro de la Maestranza, Seville’s opera and concert house. It is also football season: a match of Sevilla FC or Real Betis is a real local experience, especially the city derby.
Day trips in comfortable weather
October is the best month of the autumn for longer trips: the Alhambra in Granada, the Mezquita in Córdoba, or Ronda and the white villages, all pleasant to walk again after the summer.
Crowds and hotel prices
October is the second high season of the year, after spring. The Alcázar and the cathedral sell out their popular slots: book several days ahead. From October, the Alcázar is on its winter hours and closes at 17:00.
A double in a good central hotel typically costs around €130–250 a night. Families on school half-term holidays add to the crowds in late October. Book one to three months ahead, especially for weekends. Santa Cruz and the Centro are the easiest bases for walking; Triana is a good alternative. See where to stay in Seville and the best hotels in Seville.
What to pack
- Layers: T-shirts for the afternoon, a jumper or light jacket for the evening
- A light waterproof or small umbrella for the late-October showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection: the sun is still strong at midday
- Swimwear only in early October, if your hotel pool is still open
FAQ
What is the weather in Seville in October?
Warm and sunny: around 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night, with about five rainy days, mostly in the second half of the month.
Is October a good time to visit Seville?
Yes, it is one of the best months, with spring-like weather and fewer events than April and May. The downsides are high-season prices and the first rains at the end of the month.
Does it rain a lot in Seville in October?
Not much. The first autumn rains usually arrive in the second half of the month, often as short showers between sunny spells.
Can you still swim in Seville in October?
In early October the weather is often warm enough for the pool, but many hotel pools close for the season in autumn. Check with your hotel.