Nerja Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Nerja, Andalucía, Spain is 20°C (68°F), with daytime highs ranging from 15°C (59°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Nerja compares to cities worldwide.
Nerja Monthly Temperatures
In Nerja, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Nighttime lows reflect this range, dropping 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 Nerja by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. August, the city's warmest month, averages 331 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Nerja Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Nerja spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Nerja 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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Nerja vs World: Temperature Compared
Nerja'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.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Nerja?
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 Nerja, 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 Nerja's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Nerja climate page.
