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Visiting Seville in October

BySunMed Guide

Visiting Seville in October

# Seville in October: The Sweet Spot Nobody Told You About

Here’s the honest version: October might be the best time to visit Seville, and the fact that it’s not absolutely rammed with people yet is frankly baffling.

**What it’s actually like**

September in Seville is still brutally hot — we’re talking 35°C, barely breathable. October is when the city finally exhales. Temperatures drop into the low-to-mid 20s, occasionally the high teens by late October, which means you can actually walk around without feeling like you’re being slowly cooked. Early October still carries some summer warmth, so you might get lucky with genuinely perfect weather. Late October can turn fresher and occasionally grey. Rainfall is genuinely unpredictable — October marks the shift into Seville’s wetter season, and you might get nothing or you might get a proper downpour for a day or two. Pack a light layer and don’t assume sunshine is guaranteed the way it would be in July.

**Crowds and what’s open**

Everything is open and operating normally. The Alcázar, the Cathedral, Metropol Parasol — all running full schedules. Summer crowds have thinned noticeably, particularly mid-month onwards. You’ll still queue for the Alcázar if you don’t book ahead, but you won’t feel like you’re shuffling through in a stressed tourist herd. Restaurant tables are easier to get. Locals start reclaiming their own city a bit, which always makes a place more enjoyable to be in.

**Is it worth it and for whom**

Absolutely yes, particularly for people who love cities but hate being sweaty and overwhelmed. Walkers, architecture obsessives, food-focused travellers — October suits all of them. Families with school-age kids will obviously struggle with the timing, but couples, solo travellers, and anyone with flexibility will find this genuinely one of Europe’s better autumn city breaks.

**One practical tip**

Book the Alcázar online before you arrive. Not the day before — before you travel. The timed entry slots fill up, and standing outside watching other people go in is a miserable way to spend a morning in an otherwise excellent city.

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