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Gibraltar·🌊 Coastal

Gibraltar is a British overseas territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula with the famous Rock and free-roaming Barbary macaques. The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 31°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

In July–September, water temperatures reach a pleasant 23°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: February, November, December — a pleasant 21°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 17°C.

Max. temperature
16°
Jan
17°
Feb
18°
Mar
21°
Apr
24°
May
27°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
27°
Sep
24°
Oct
21°
Nov
18°
Dec
Water temperature
17°
Jan
16°
Feb
16°
Mar
17°
Apr
18°
May
20°
Jun
21°
Jul
23°
Aug
22°
Sep
20°
Oct
19°
Nov
18°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
9h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
11h
Sep
9h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
8d
Feb
13d
Mar
4d
Apr
3d
May
4d
Jun
1d
Jul
2d
Aug
6d
Sep
9d
Oct
5d
Nov
7d
Dec

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Gibraltar as a Vacation Destination

Gibraltar is an excellent choice for city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 31°C.

As an upscale destination, a more generous budget is advisable.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September with water temperatures up to 23°C.

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