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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Mijas.
Mijas, Andalucía, Spain, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 29°C (84°F) and January dropping to 16°C (61°F).
The city has a relatively dry climate, receiving around 490 mm (19 in) of rainfall per year. It does experience a distinct dry season from May to September, with warm summers and mild winters. December is the wettest month and July the driest. The sunniest month is July, with 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Mijas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in January.
Nighttime temperatures range from 21°C (70°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in January.
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Mijas tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 490 mm (19 in) of rain per year. The seasons in Mijas bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.7 mm (0.1 in) over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mijas Precipitation page.
In Mijas, 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.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mijas.
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.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in June, July, August, October and November to 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, September and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather in Mijas. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Mijas has a distinct dry season from May to September, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 16°C (61°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 9°C (48°F) to 21°C (70°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 490 mm (19 in). December is the wettest month with 74 mm (2.9 in), while July is the driest with 1.7 mm (0.1 in).
Mijas receives around 2,919 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 348 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 164 hours. Overall, Mijas enjoys abundant sunshine.
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