Vélez-Málaga Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Vélez-Málaga, Andalucía, Spain, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 27°C (81°F) in August to 15°C (59°F) in January.
Rainfall is modest, totalling around 498 mm (20 in) annually. The city experiences a distinct dry season from May to September. December tends to be the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Vélez-Málaga
In Vélez-Málaga, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C (59°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 498 mm (20 in) of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 2.1 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vélez-Málaga Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Vélez-Málaga
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Vélez-Málaga. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Vélez-Málaga by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vélez-Málaga.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Vélez-Málaga 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
