Average Monthly Sunshine in Marbella

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Marbella receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Marbella varies. It peaks at 305 hours in March and drops to 158 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2685 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in September, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Marbella’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Marbella enjoys an average of 2685 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Marbella’s wettest month, receives 9.8 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 29°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Marbella Precipitation page.