Nerja Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Nerja is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nerja has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 454 mm (18 in) of rainfall annually. Nerja can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 2 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nerja Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nerja can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Nerja.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 38%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year