La Cala de Mijas Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore La Cala de Mijas’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Spain.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In La Cala de Mijas, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and mild in winter. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 28°C in August to a mild 16°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 11°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in La Cala de Mijas by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect. August, the city’s warmest month, enjoys 317 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 65 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 13 days. It records 182 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Spain Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Spain. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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La Cala de Mijas Temperatures Compared World Wide
La Cala de Mijas’s average annual maximum temperature is 21°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Adelaide, Australia, enjoys warm summers and mild winters, with an average annual temperature of 21°C.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In La Cala de Mijas, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 71% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 16°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 63% combined with an average maximum temperature of 28°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about La Cala de Mijas’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our La Cala de Mijas climate page.
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