City in Costa del Sol, Spain
Marbella weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Marbella
May–June and September–October are warm with space on beaches. July–August is hot, crowded and priciest; winters are mild but quiet and rainy.
Marbella weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°61 mm
- Feb16°62 mm
- Mar18°75 mm
- Apr20°55 mm
- May23°27 mm
- Jun27°3 mm
- Jul30°1 mm
- Aug30°3 mm
- Sep27°28 mm
- Oct23°69 mm
- Nov19°90 mm
- Dec16°81 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60°F | 9°C49°F | 61 mm | 80% | Cool |
| February | 16°C61°F | 10°C49°F | 62 mm | 78% | Cool |
| March | 18°C64°F | 11°C52°F | 75 mm | 76% | Cool |
| April | 20°C68°F | 13°C55°F | 55 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C74°F | 15°C59°F | 27 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| June | 27°C81°F | 18°C65°F | 3 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| July | 30°C87°F | 21°C70°F | 1 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| August | 30°C87°F | 22°C71°F | 3 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| September | 27°C80°F | 19°C67°F | 28 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 17°C62°F | 69 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C65°F | 12°C54°F | 90 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 11°C51°F | 81 mm | 81% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Marbella?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm with space on beaches. July–August is hot, crowded and priciest; winters are mild but quiet and rainy.
When is the rainy season in Marbella?
Rain peaks in November with about 90 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Marbella?
July, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
How cold does Marbella get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 9°C (49°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.2°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.