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Costa del Sol weather
Live forecast for the Malaga coast plus the long-term averages per month, so you can pick the right season for a holiday, a viewing trip or a winter stay.
Now in Marbella
25°C
Clear
today
25°
24°
Wed
28°
21°
Thu
26°
20°
Fri
26°
17°
Sat
24°
19°
Sun
25°
21°
Live forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Timezone Europe/Madrid.
Costa del Sol climate by month
Long-term averages for the Malaga coastline: daytime and night temperature, sea temperature, sunshine hours per day and rain days per month.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Sea °C | Sun h/day | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 8° | 16° | 6 | 6 |
| February | 18° | 9° | 15° | 6 | 5 |
| March | 20° | 10° | 16° | 7 | 5 |
| April | 21° | 12° | 17° | 8 | 5 |
| May | 24° | 15° | 18° | 9 | 3 |
| June | 28° | 18° | 21° | 11 | 1 |
| July | 30° | 21° | 23° | 11 | 0 |
| August | 31° | 21° | 24° | 11 | 1 |
| September | 28° | 19° | 23° | 8 | 3 |
| October | 24° | 15° | 21° | 7 | 5 |
| November | 20° | 12° | 19° | 6 | 6 |
| December | 17° | 9° | 17° | 5 | 6 |
Source: long-term climate normals (AEMET) for the Malaga coast. The strip from Estepona to Nerja shares almost the same climate; at altitude (such as Mijas Pueblo at 400 m) it is a few degrees cooler.
Costa del Sol weather FAQs
What is the best time to visit the Costa del Sol?
May, June, September and October are ideal: sunny and warm without the heat and crowds of high summer. July and August are the hottest months at 28 to 31°C. For a winter stay, November to March offers 17 to 20°C by day with 5 to 6 hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like on the Costa del Sol in October?
October is one of the most pleasant months: around 24°C by day, a sea of 21 to 22°C that is still warm enough to swim in, and roughly 7 hours of sunshine. Evenings cool to about 15°C, so bring a light jacket.
How warm is the Costa del Sol in winter?
Daytime temperatures run 17 to 20°C from December to February, with nights of 8 to 12°C and 5 to 6 hours of sun. That makes the Malaga coast one of the mildest places in mainland Europe for wintering.
Can you swim in the sea in winter?
Only for the brave: the sea is 15 to 17°C in winter. The real swimming season runs from June to October, when the water reaches 21 to 24°C. Many complexes have a heated pool.
How many sunny days does the Costa del Sol get?
Around 320 days of sunshine a year, which is why the coast is called the Costa del Sol. Even in the wettest months (November to January) rain falls on only 6 to 7 days per month on average.
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