Weather by month for central Gibraltar, the best months to go and how Gibraltar's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 21°C to 27°C · 0–4 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 15°C to 25°C · 5–12 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 10°C | 9 days (88 mm) | 7.9 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| February | 15°C / 11°C | 9 days (59 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| March | 17°C / 11°C | 12 days (141 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| April | 18°C / 13°C | 9 days (70 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| Best month: May | 21°C / 15°C | 4 days (25 mm) | 12.3 h/day | 9.2/10 |
| Best month: June | 24°C / 18°C | 2 days (9 mm) | 13.1 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: July | 27°C / 20°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 9.5/10 |
| Best month: August | 27°C / 21°C | 1 day (6 mm) | 12.4 h/day | 9.1/10 |
| September | 25°C / 19°C | 5 days (24 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 9.0/10 |
| October | 22°C / 17°C | 9 days (88 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 8.1/10 |
| November | 18°C / 13°C | 9 days (97 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| December | 16°C / 12°C | 10 days (98 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7.2/10 |
Figures for central Gibraltar; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
15°C / 10°C · 9 rain days · 7.9 h sun
Days reach 15°C, with 9.3 rain days and only 7.9 hours of sun, so skies are often grey. New Year's Day falls on the 1st. The month scores 6.6, rated good: mild but not the sunniest start to the year.
15°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs stay at 15.3°C and rain days drop slightly to 9.2, with sun creeping up to 8.8 hours. It's a quiet month with no major holidays. Scoring 6.8, it's rated good, similar to January but a touch brighter.
17°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs climb to 16.6°C, but rain is at its worst, with 12.1 rain days and 141mm falling, the wettest month of the year. Commonwealth Day lands on the 9th. The score of 6.9 keeps it in the good category, better than winter but still unsettled.
18°C / 13°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs reach 18.1°C and rain eases to 9 days, with sun up to 10.9 hours. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Workers' Memorial Day all fall this month. Scoring 8.2, April is rated best, marking the real start of reliable weather.
21°C / 15°C · 4 rain days · 12.3 h sun
Highs hit 21°C and rain drops sharply to just 4.2 days and 25mm, with 12.3 hours of sun. May Day Bank Holiday is on the 1st and Spring Bank Holiday on the 25th. With a score of 9.2, May is rated best, dry and warm.
24°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 13.1 h sun
Highs reach 23.7°C with rain almost gone, just 2.4 days and 9mm, and sun peaks near 13.1 hours. Queen's Birthday falls on the 8th. June scores 9.5, rated best, among the top months for dry, sunny conditions.
27°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 12.8 h sun
This is the driest month, with highs of 26.9°C and rain days down to just 0.3, meaning almost no rain at all. Sun hours stay high at 12.8. July ties for the top score at 9.5, rated best, for hot, dry weather.
27°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 12.4 h sun
Highs peak at 27.2°C, the hottest month, with lows of 20.8°C and rain almost absent at 1.4 days. Summer Bank Holiday falls on the 31st. August scores 9.1, rated best, though the heat can feel intense for some.
25°C / 19°C · 5 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs ease to 24.7°C and rain picks up slightly to 5.2 days, with sun at 10.9 hours. Gibraltar National Day is marked on the 10th. Scoring 9, September stays in the best category, warm with fading summer heat.
22°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 9.1 h sun
Highs drop to 21.6°C and rain returns more noticeably, with 9.3 rain days and 88mm. Sun hours fall to 9.1. No major holidays fall this month. October still scores 8.1, rated best, as temperatures remain comfortable.
18°C / 13°C · 9 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Highs fall to 18.2°C with rain days at 9.2 and 97mm of rainfall, a clear shift toward wetter weather. Sun hours drop to 8.4. There are no major holidays. November scores 8.2, rated best, despite the increase in rain.
16°C / 12°C · 10 rain days · 7.8 h sun
Highs reach only 16.3°C, with 9.5 rain days and 98mm of rain, the wettest total of the year, and sun hours at their lowest, 7.8. Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on the 25th and 26th. December scores 7.2, rated good, cooler and wetter than most of the year.
By trip type
City sightseeing
May to August suit city trips best. Highs rise from 21°C in May to 27.2°C in August. Each of these months has only 0.3 to 4.2 rain days and at least 12.3 hours of sun a day.
Hiking & nature
May, June and September are the most comfortable months for hiking, with highs of 21°C to 24.7°C and 2.4 to 5.2 rain days. July is the driest month, with 0.3 rain days, but highs reach 26.9°C, so start early.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Commonwealth Day (9 Mar)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), Workers' Memorial Day (28 Apr)
Public holidays: May Day Bank Holiday (1 May), Spring Bank Holiday (25 May)
Public holidays: Queen's Birthday (8 Jun)
Public holidays: Summer Bank Holiday (31 Aug)
Public holidays: Gibraltar National Day (10 Sep)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
June and July are the best months, both scoring 9.5 out of 10. June has highs of 23.7°C, 2.4 rain days and 13.1 hours of sun a day, the most of the year. July is warmer at 26.9°C and almost dry, with 0.3 rain days and 1 mm of rain. May and August are also top months.
March is fine for sightseeing, but it is the wettest month, so bring a rain jacket. Across 2015–2024 it averaged 141 mm of rain over 12.1 rain days, more than any other month. Highs are a mild 16.6°C and you get about 9.2 hours of sun a day. It scores 6.9 out of 10. April is drier, with 70 mm, and scores 8.2.
Yes, if you want a mild city break, but it is not beach weather. January scores 6.6 out of 10, the lowest of the year. Highs are 15°C and lows 9.8°C. Expect 88 mm of rain over 9.3 rain days and about 7.9 hours of sun a day. February is a little drier, with 59 mm.
Yes, October is still a good month, scoring 8.1 out of 10. Days stay warm at 21.6°C and nights mild at 16.8°C. The rain does return, though: 88 mm over 9.3 rain days, up from 24 mm in September. If you want dry weather, go in September instead, which scores 9.
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