Mijas Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Mijas can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and mild during the cooler months.
Mijas has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Mijas can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 16°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
Mijas tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 490 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.7 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mijas 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
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. 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 Mijas.
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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The best time of year to visit Mijas in Spain
During the months of May 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.
December tops the wettest month list with 74 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.
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.
