Best things to do in Gibraltar when it rains
By Ethan Roworth·Last checked 2 June 2026
It rains in Gibraltar maybe 30 days a year, but when it goes, it goes hard. Here is the rain plan, all indoor, all walkable from town.
Great Siege Tunnels
An 18th-century military tunnel network blasted through solid rock during the longest siege in British history, 1779 to 1783.
Why we picked it: Inside the Rock, dry, dramatic. The British dug them by hand in the 1780s.
St Michael's Cave
A spectacular network of natural limestone caverns inside the Rock, with formations hundreds of thousands of years old and a converted concert auditorium seating 600 people.
Why we picked it: A vast limestone cavern, dry and lit, with concerts sometimes happening inside.
Gibraltar Museum
The main civic museum covering Gibraltar's history from the Neanderthals to the present day, built around original 14th-century Moorish baths that are still intact.
Why we picked it: The whole island's history in one building. Genuinely good Moorish baths in the basement.
FAQs
When does it rain in Gibraltar? ▼
Mostly November to March. Summer is dry. Rain typically comes in heavy bursts and clears.
Is the Gibraltar Cable Car running? ▼
The cable car is currently closed for refurbishment. Use a taxi tour (around £35-50) or walk up via Royal Anglian Way.
Researched and written by Ethan Roworth
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