Gibraltar

Gibraltar · Gibraltar · Gibraltar

A rock you can take a cable car up for a view of two continents at once, wild macaques who consider the summit theirs, and a border crossing on foot between Britain and Spain that never stops feeling strange.

The best time to visit Gibraltar is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F). Local time there is 04:24 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Apr–Sep

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

GIB · Gibraltar

Good for

sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace eating extremely well the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

April May June July August September

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 36°C54 to 97°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

April · high 68°F · rain 2.2in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Gibraltar month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	16°C61°F	102mm4.0in	10.0h10.0h
February	17°C62°F	39mm1.5in	10.8h10.8h
March	18°C65°F	114mm4.5in	11.9h11.9h
April	20°C68°F	57mm2.2in	13.1h13.1h	in the recommended window
May	24°C75°F	23mm0.9in	14.1h14.1h	in the recommended window
June	27°C80°F	8mm0.3in	14.6h14.6h	in the recommended window
July	30°C86°F	1mm0.0in	14.4h14.4h	in the recommended window
August	31°C87°F	4mm0.2in	13.5h13.5h	in the recommended window
September	27°C80°F	44mm1.7in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	24°C75°F	28mm1.1in	11.2h11.2h
November	20°C68°F	61mm2.4in	10.2h10.2h
December	18°C64°F	97mm3.8in	9.7h9.7h

Good to know

Currency: GIP · Gibraltar pound
Language: English
Plug: C, G
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 240 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Gibraltar?

The best time to visit Gibraltar is Apr–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (85°F).

How warm does Gibraltar get?

Typical daytime highs in Gibraltar are Mar–May 21°C (69°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 17°C (62°F).

Is Gibraltar expensive?

On the ground, Gibraltar is mid-range.

What sort of trip is Gibraltar good for?

Gibraltar is good for sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.