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La Costa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

La Costa has relatively stable weather with pleasant temperatures. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, La Costa experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in September to a pleasant 19°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

La Costa is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 130 mm. The seasons in La Costa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives low rainfall, with an average of 24 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 4 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.2 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our La Costa Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

La Costa enjoys sunny spells year-round. July sees up to 10.0 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. December, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Lanzarote, Canary Islands (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Lanzarote, Canary Islands (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for La Costa

Sun   Dec 22
20°C | 13°C
E 8 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
21°C | 14°C
E 8 m/s
1.3 mm
almost clear and small chance of slight rain

almost clear and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
21°C | 16°C
E 7 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit La Costa in Spain

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in La Costa?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in La Costa?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in La Costa?
    December tops the wettest month list with 24 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in La Costa?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in La Costa?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.