AI-generatedBenalmádena at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,840 h
- Rain a year
- 467 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 240 m
Climate in Benalmádena
Benalmádena has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Benalmádena is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
08:2419:43
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:08–08:59 · evening 19:09–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:58–08:08 · evening 19:59–20:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Benalmádena in October?
In October, Benalmádena is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:24 – 19:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %48 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Benalmádena
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 21.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Benalmádena ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 23.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.4 and 24.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.8° | 16.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.0° | 18.7° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.2° | 20.7° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.6° | 22.4° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 21.9° | 20.6° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.4° | 16.2° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.1° | 15.2° | 16.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Benalmádena
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Benalmádena, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Benalmádena
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Benalmádena: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Benalmádena has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Benalmádena
How breezy and how cloudy Benalmádena is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Benalmádena typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Benalmádena: variable cloud, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Benalmádena
How often the day gets hot in Benalmádena (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Benalmádena has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Benalmádena
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 21 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 14° | 8° | 15.4° | 5.5 h | 8 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 15° | 8° | 15.1° | 6.3 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 17° | 9° | 15.4° | 6.8 h | 8 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 19° | 11° | 16.3° | 7.9 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 59 | 22° | 14° | 17.8° | 9.3 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 26° | 17° | 20.0° | 10.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 29° | 20° | 22.2° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 29° | 20° | 23.6° | 10.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 26° | 18° | 21.9° | 8.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 22° | 15° | 19.9° | 6.7 h | 7 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 18° | 11° | 17.4° | 5.5 h | 7 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 15° | 9° | 16.1° | 4.9 h | 8 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.60° N, 4.57° W · 240 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Benalmádena
The best time to visit Benalmádena is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to December. The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation.
Benalmádena through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Benalmádena in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 17–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Benalmádena in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Benalmádena in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Benalmádena in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Benalmádena
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August has the better holiday weather in Benalmádena: score 99 against 56. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 99better |
| Day high | 22° | 29° |
| Night low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.9° | 23.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 50 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 11 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Benalmádena month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Benalmádena is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in January28February15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Benalmádena is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in February27March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Benalmádena is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in March32April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Benalmádena is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in April59May22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Benalmádena is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in May86June26° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In June, Benalmádena is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in June94July29° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In July, Benalmádena is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in July99August29° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In August, Benalmádena is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in August90September26° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In September, Benalmádena is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in September56October22° · Sea 20° · 7 h
In October, Benalmádena is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in October25November18° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In November, Benalmádena is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
Benalmádena in November21December15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Benalmádena is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benalmádena.
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Benalmádena vs. Torremolinos
In October the holiday weather in Benalmádena and Torremolinos is about equally good (score 56 vs. 55). During the day it is about as warm in Torremolinos as in Benalmádena. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Benalmádena | Torremolinos |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Benalmádena ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Murcia26°92
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- 7Seville26°89
- 8Granada22°88
- 26BenalmádenaThis page22°20°56
Planning a trip to Benalmádena
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Benalmádena in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Benalmádena has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Benalmádena
When is the best time to visit Benalmádena?
The best time to visit Benalmádena is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Benalmádena?
The sea temperature in Benalmádena ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 23.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Benalmádena in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Benalmádena?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Benalmádena?
The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Benalmádena get?
Benalmádena gets around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Benalmádena in?
Benalmádena uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Benalmádena?
A nonstop flight from London to Benalmádena takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Benalmádena?
Benalmádena has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 64, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 22.
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