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
Daytime highs reach 15°C with lows near 9.8°C, and rain falls on about 9.3 days with 88mm total. The score of 6.6 marks it a good month: cool but rarely cold, with New Year's Day as the main holiday. Sunshine is limited at 7.9 hours a day, so pack a jacket.
15°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Highs climb slightly to 15.3°C, with lows around 10.5°C. Rain days stay similar at 9.2, but rainfall drops to 59mm. The score of 6.8 keeps it in the good range, with mild, changeable weather typical of early spring.
17°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 9.2 h sun
This is the wettest month, with 141mm of rain over 12.1 days, the highest rain-day count of the year. Highs reach 16.6°C. The score of 6.9 is still good, and Commonwealth Day falls on 9 March. Expect more cloud and showers than later spring.
18°C / 13°C · 9 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Weather turns warmer, with highs of 18.1°C and rain easing to 9 days and 70mm. Sun hours rise to 10.9. The score jumps to 8.2, marking the start of the best season. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Workers' Memorial Day all fall this month.
21°C / 15°C · 4 rain days · 12.3 h sun
Highs reach 21°C and rain drops sharply to just 4.2 days and 25mm. Sun hours hit 12.3, and the score of 9.2 places May among the best months to visit. May Day and the Spring Bank Holiday both occur this month.
24°C / 18°C · 2 rain days · 13.1 h sun
Summer conditions set in, with highs of 23.7°C and rain almost gone at 2.4 days and 9mm. Sun hours peak near 13.1. The score of 9.5 is the joint highest of the year. The Queen's Birthday holiday falls on 8 June.
27°C / 20°C · 0 rain days · 12.8 h sun
July is the driest month, with just 0.3 rain days and 1mm of rain. Highs reach 26.9°C and sun hours stay strong at 12.8. The score of 9.5 ties it with June as the best time to visit, with hot, reliably dry days throughout.
27°C / 21°C · 1 rain days · 12.4 h sun
Highs peak at 27.2°C, the warmest of the year, with rain still minimal at 1.4 days and 6mm. Sun hours remain high at 12.4. The score of 9.1 keeps August firmly in the best category, and the Summer Bank Holiday lands on 31 August.
25°C / 19°C · 5 rain days · 10.9 h sun
Highs ease slightly to 24.7°C while rain starts returning, with 5.2 days and 24mm. Sun hours stay strong at 10.9. The score of 9 keeps it among the best months. Gibraltar National Day falls on 10 September, the territory's main annual holiday.
22°C / 17°C · 9 rain days · 9.1 h sun
Highs drop to 21.6°C and rain increases to 9.3 days and 88mm as the wetter season begins. Sun hours fall to 9.1. The score of 8.1 still rates it among the best months, with warm days but a greater chance of showers.
18°C / 13°C · 9 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Highs fall further to 18.2°C, with rain days at 9.2 and rainfall rising to 97mm. Sun hours drop to 8.4. Despite the wetter, cooler conditions, the score of 8.2 keeps November in the best category thanks to still-mild temperatures.
16°C / 12°C · 10 rain days · 7.8 h sun
Highs reach 16.3°C with lows of 11.6°C, and rainfall peaks near 98mm over 9.5 days. Sun hours are the lowest of the year at 7.8. The score of 7.2 marks a good month, with Christmas Day and Boxing Day as the main holidays.
By trip type
City sightseeing
May to August bring highs of 21–27°C and up to 13.1 hours of sun a day in June, with barely any rain from June through August. These are the driest, sunniest months for walking around Gibraltar's streets and the Rock.
Hiking & nature
May, June, July and September offer good hiking weather, with highs of 21–27°C and low rain, from just 0.3 rain days in July to 5.2 in September. September is slightly cooler than the summer peak, which helps on exposed trails.
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
Yes, August scores 9.1 out of 10 and is rated among the best months. Expect a high of 27.2°C, a low of 20.8°C, and only 1.4 rain days with 6mm of rain. Sun hours average 12.4 a day, so it's hot and dry with plenty of daylight.
Yes, but it ranks lower than summer, scoring 6.6 and rated 'good' rather than 'best'. The high is 15°C and the low 9.8°C, with 9.3 rain days and 88mm of rain. Sun hours drop to 7.9, so days are cooler and wetter than the rest of the year.
June and July tie for the top score of 9.5. Both months bring highs near 24–27°C, lows around 17.6–20°C, very little rain (2.4 rain days in June, just 0.3 in July), and over 12 sun hours a day. May and August follow closely, also scoring above 9.
It's rated 'good' with a score of 6.9, below the best months. March has a high of 16.6°C and a low of 11.1°C, but it's the wettest month with 141mm of rain over 12.1 rain days. Sun hours are 9.2, lower than the summer peak.
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