Benalmádena Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Benalmádena is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Benalmádena, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Benalmádena tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 475 mm of rain per year. The climate in Benalmádena shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in November, with an average of 71 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.7 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Benalmádena Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Benalmádena serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C in February to 24°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Benalmádena.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in June, July, August, October and November to 2 m/s in January, February, March, April, May, September and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
The best time of year to visit Benalmádena in Spain
During the months of May, June and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 348 hours of sunshine.
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