Marbella Climate by Month
Although Marbella is very beautiful, the pleasant climate is the most important reason tourists come to this city. Marbella has a temperate Mediterranean climate that is strongly influenced by the Mediterranean sea. Due to this influence, there are seldom weather extremes in the city, and the climate is moderate throughout the year making it a year-round destination. The average precipitation here is higher in winter than in most parts of the country. This explains why the city is so green.
Average day and night temperature
In Marbella, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 16°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 10°C in January.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Marbella receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 611 mm. The seasons in Marbella, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 102 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.5 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.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
In Marbella, 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Marbella.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Marbella 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:
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 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 102 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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