Gibraltar weather in July
In July, Gibraltar sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.1 wet days and about 14.2 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Gibraltar's 1st-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Gibraltar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 12 min
- 6:20 AM – 8:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 11%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.78 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 9.5
- out of 10
Gibraltar is British overseas territory on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula.
- Density
- 3,879/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1704
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 24°C in the first days to 26°C by the end.
A typical July day in Gibraltar reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 20 |
| 2 | 24 | 20 |
| 3 | 24 | 20 |
| 4 | 24 | 20 |
| 5 | 24 | 20 |
| 6 | 24 | 20 |
| 7 | 24 | 20 |
| 8 | 24 | 21 |
| 9 | 24 | 21 |
| 10 | 25 | 21 |
| 11 | 25 | 21 |
| 12 | 25 | 21 |
| 13 | 25 | 21 |
| 14 | 25 | 21 |
| 15 | 25 | 21 |
| 16 | 25 | 21 |
| 17 | 25 | 21 |
| 18 | 25 | 21 |
| 19 | 25 | 21 |
| 20 | 25 | 21 |
| 21 | 25 | 21 |
| 22 | 25 | 21 |
| 23 | 25 | 21 |
| 24 | 25 | 22 |
| 25 | 26 | 22 |
| 26 | 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 26 | 22 |
| 28 | 26 | 22 |
| 29 | 26 | 22 |
| 30 | 26 | 22 |
| 31 | 26 | 22 |
Gibraltar weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 12° | 89 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 15° / 12° | 77 | 7.8 | 10.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 16° / 13° | 77 | 7.9 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 17° / 14° | 49 | 6.3 | 12.9 | 6.4 |
| May | 20° / 16° | 24 | 3.8 | 13.9 | 7.6 |
| Jun | 22° / 19° | 5 | 0.8 | 14.4 | 9.0 |
| Jul | 25° / 21° | 1 | 0.1 | 14.2 | 9.5 |
| Aug | 25° / 22° | 4 | 0.7 | 13.4 | 9.1 |
| Sep | 23° / 20° | 32 | 3.3 | 12.2 | 8.5 |
| Oct | 20° / 18° | 77 | 7.4 | 11.1 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 17° / 15° | 94 | 8.7 | 10.1 | 6.0 |
| Dec | 16° / 13° | 114 | 10.1 | 9.6 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 92% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 5% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 3%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 |
| Cloudier (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 97 | 3 |
| 3 | 97 | 3 |
| 4 | 97 | 3 |
| 5 | 97 | 3 |
| 6 | 97 | 3 |
| 7 | 97 | 3 |
| 8 | 97 | 3 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 97 | 3 |
| 17 | 97 | 3 |
| 18 | 97 | 3 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Gibraltar gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.1 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 0 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 38% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Muggy (%) | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 18 | 65 | 15 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 17 | 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | 2 | 16 | 64 | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | 2 | 16 | 63 | 19 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 63 | 21 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 63 | 22 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 62 | 24 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 12 | 61 | 25 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 60 | 27 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 59 | 28 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 10 | 58 | 30 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 58 | 31 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 8 | 58 | 33 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 8 | 57 | 34 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 56 | 36 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 37 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 6 | 54 | 38 | 2 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 40 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 41 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 5 | 50 | 43 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 44 | 2 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 47 | 46 | 2 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 46 | 48 | 3 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 49 | 3 |
| 25 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 51 | 3 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 52 | 3 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 53 | 3 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 54 | 3 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 54 | 4 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 55 | 4 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 55 | 4 |
Wind in July
Winds average 16 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 16 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 14 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:12 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 8:38 PM to 8:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:38 | 8:38 | 8:38 | 8:37 | 8:37 | 8:37 | 8:37 | 8:37 | 8:37 | 8:36 | 8:36 | 8:36 | 8:35 | 8:35 | 8:35 | 8:34 | 8:34 | 8:33 | 8:33 | 8:32 | 8:31 | 8:31 | 8:30 | 8:29 | 8:29 | 8:28 | 8:27 | 8:27 | 8:26 | 8:25 | 8:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.4 | 6:12 | 8:38 |
| 2 | 14.4 | 6:12 | 8:38 |
| 3 | 14.4 | 6:13 | 8:38 |
| 4 | 14.4 | 6:13 | 8:37 |
| 5 | 14.4 | 6:14 | 8:37 |
| 6 | 14.4 | 6:14 | 8:37 |
| 7 | 14.4 | 6:15 | 8:37 |
| 8 | 14.4 | 6:15 | 8:37 |
| 9 | 14.3 | 6:16 | 8:37 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 6:16 | 8:36 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 6:17 | 8:36 |
| 12 | 14.3 | 6:17 | 8:36 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 6:18 | 8:35 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 6:19 | 8:35 |
| 15 | 14.3 | 6:19 | 8:35 |
| 16 | 14.2 | 6:20 | 8:34 |
| 17 | 14.2 | 6:21 | 8:34 |
| 18 | 14.2 | 6:21 | 8:33 |
| 19 | 14.2 | 6:22 | 8:33 |
| 20 | 14.2 | 6:23 | 8:32 |
| 21 | 14.1 | 6:23 | 8:31 |
| 22 | 14.1 | 6:24 | 8:31 |
| 23 | 14.1 | 6:25 | 8:30 |
| 24 | 14.1 | 6:26 | 8:29 |
| 25 | 14.0 | 6:26 | 8:29 |
| 26 | 14.0 | 6:27 | 8:28 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 6:28 | 8:27 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 6:29 | 8:27 |
| 29 | 13.9 | 6:29 | 8:26 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 6:30 | 8:25 |
| 31 | 13.9 | 6:31 | 8:24 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 7.78 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.36 kWh/m² to a high of 7.81 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 7.78 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Gibraltar
None of Gibraltar's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Gibraltar's rainy season runs October–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Gibraltar?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Gibraltar for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Gibraltar in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Gibraltar sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 21°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Gibraltar in July
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 22°C and coldest in February near 15°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 5 to Sep 29 — about 2.9 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Cool |
| Feb | 15 | Cool |
| Mar | 15 | Cool |
| Apr | 16 | Cool |
| May | 17 | Cool |
| Jun | 19 | Cool |
| Jul | 21 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 22 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 17 | Cool |
UV index in Gibraltar in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Gibraltar peaks around July 17 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | High |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Gibraltar in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Gibraltar is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.7× the cleanest month (June, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 14 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Gibraltar?
Gibraltar sits at 36.1°N, 5.4°W, 11 m above sea level, in Gibraltar. The nearest listed city is La Línea de la Concepción, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Gibraltar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Gibraltar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Gibraltar has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 361 m around an average of 15 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 756 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,887 m.
The land around Gibraltar is covered by water (67%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, water (62%) within 16 km, and water (43%) and trees (22%) within 80 km.
Gibraltar travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type C / G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.2
- per 100k, 2010
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Gibraltar (36.1447°, -5.3526°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).