Our verdict
The best time to visit Gibraltar is April
The very hottest temperatures in Gibraltar get to around 30℃ (86℉) in the height of summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to 7℃ (44℉) around January.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Gibraltar when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Gibraltar usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Gibraltar seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Gibraltar as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Gibraltar is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Gibraltar
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Gibraltar for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Gibraltar climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Gibraltar for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Gibraltar in January
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Gibraltar in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Gibraltar in March
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Gibraltar in April
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Gibraltar in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Gibraltar in June
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Gibraltar in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gibraltar in August
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Gibraltar in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Gibraltar in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Gibraltar in November
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Gibraltar in December
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Gibraltar in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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