Almuñécar Temperature by Month
Almuñécar, Andalucía, Spain has an average annual maximum temperature of 20°C (68°F), ranging from 15°C (59°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Almuñécar Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Almuñécar is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 23°C (73°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Almuñécar by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest. August, the warmest month, gets 331 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Almuñécar vs Spain
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Almuñécar vs World: Temperature Compared
Almuñécar's average annual maximum temperature is 20°C (68°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Almuñécar?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Almuñécar, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 72% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 42% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Almuñécar's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Almuñécar climate page.
