Motril Temperature by Month
Motril, Andalucía, Spain has an average annual maximum temperature of 20°C (68°F), ranging from 14°C (57°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Motril Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Motril is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 22°C (72°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Motril by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. August, the warmest month of the year, receives 331 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Motril 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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Motril vs World: Temperature Compared
Motril'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:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Motril?
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 Motril, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14°C (57°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.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Motril's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Motril climate page.
