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El Palo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in El Palo is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In El Palo, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 15°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

El Palo's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 475 mm of precipitation yearly. The seasons in El Palo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 74 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.8 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our El Palo Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In El Palo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Málaga, Spain (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Málaga, Spain (13 KM, 8 Miles).

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

Data from: Málaga, Spain (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for El Palo

Sun   Dec 22
18°C | 8°C
N 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
17°C | 8°C
E 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
16°C | 8°C
E 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit El Palo in Spain

During the months of May, June, September 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:
  • When is summer in El Palo?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does El Palo have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in El Palo?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Palo?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Palo?
    December tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Palo?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Palo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 348 hours of sunshine.

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