When is the best time to go to Gibraltar

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gibraltar, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gibraltar weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gibraltar are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gibraltar January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 49mm 4hrs 10.5hrs 3°C

The weather in January in Gibraltar is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gibraltar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gibraltar and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Gibraltar February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 47mm 5hrs 11.6hrs 2°C

February in Gibraltar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gibraltar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gibraltar and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Gibraltar March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 62mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs 2°C

The weather in March in Gibraltar is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gibraltar for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Gibraltar and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 62mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Gibraltar April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 81mm 7.3hrs 14.3hrs 4°C

Gibraltar's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gibraltar.

April is in the spring in Gibraltar and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Gibraltar May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 66mm 9.1hrs 15.6hrs 8°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Gibraltar and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gibraltar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Gibraltar and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Gibraltar June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 85mm 10.3hrs 10.5hrs 14°C

June in Gibraltar is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gibraltar, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Gibraltar and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Gibraltar July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 84mm 10.5hrs 11.6hrs 20°C

July in Gibraltar is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gibraltar, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gibraltar and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Gibraltar August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 82mm 9.4hrs 12.8hrs 22°C

The weather in August in Gibraltar is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gibraltar, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Gibraltar and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Gibraltar September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 64mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs 20°C

Gibraltar's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gibraltar, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gibraltar and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Gibraltar October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 60mm 6hrs 15.6hrs 15°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Gibraltar and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gibraltar.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gibraltar and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Gibraltar November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 66mm 3.8hrs 10.5hrs 9°C

The climate in Gibraltar during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gibraltar for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gibraltar and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Gibraltar December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 67mm 3hrs 11.6hrs 5°C

December in Gibraltar is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gibraltar for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gibraltar and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gibraltar with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

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Gibraltar weather stats

Gibraltar weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 47mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January -1.2°C 29.8°F
Wettest month: June 85mm 3.3ins
Warmest sea: August 22.3°C 72.1°F
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