Town in Costa del Sol, Spain
Nerja weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Nerja
Apr–June and Sep–Oct are warm and calmer. July–August is hot and crowded; winters are mild, with some closures and rain.
Nerja weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan15°47 mm
- Feb15°48 mm
- Mar17°57 mm
- Apr18°44 mm
- May21°20 mm
- Jun24°3 mm
- Jul27°1 mm
- Aug27°4 mm
- Sep25°27 mm
- Oct22°49 mm
- Nov18°68 mm
- Dec16°56 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C60°F | 13°C55°F | 47 mm | 75% | Cool |
| February | 15°C60°F | 12°C54°F | 48 mm | 74% | Cool |
| March | 17°C62°F | 14°C56°F | 57 mm | 74% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 15°C59°F | 44 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| May | 21°C69°F | 18°C64°F | 20 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C76°F | 21°C69°F | 3 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C80°F | 23°C74°F | 1 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| August | 27°C81°F | 24°C76°F | 4 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 22°C72°F | 27 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C71°F | 19°C67°F | 49 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C65°F | 16°C60°F | 68 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 14°C56°F | 56 mm | 76% | 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) |
| Nerja | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Nerja?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–June and Sep–Oct are warm and calmer. July–August is hot and crowded; winters are mild, with some closures and rain.
When is the rainy season in Nerja?
Rain peaks in November with about 68 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Nerja?
August, with average highs of 27°C (81°F).
How cold does Nerja get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 12°C (54°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 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.