Benidorm at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,260 h
- Rain a year
- 545 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Benidorm
Benidorm has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,260 hours of sunshine a year, Benidorm is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Benidorm in October?
In October, Benidorm is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Benidorm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min08:08 – 19:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %70 %
- Seaweight 25 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Benidorm
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.9 – 23.6 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Benidorm ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to December 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 25.6 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.9° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.2° | 13.5° | 15.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.0° | 15.2° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.6° | 19.6° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.2° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.2° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 20.9° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.1° | 17.9° | 20.2° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Benidorm
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 7.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Benidorm, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Benidorm: 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, Benidorm has about 7 rainy days with 71 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 31 | 15° | 9° | 14.9° | 7.3 h | 6 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | 16° | 9° | 14.2° | 7.9 h | 5 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 35 | 17° | 11° | 14.6° | 8.7 h | 7 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 19° | 12° | 16.0° | 9.3 h | 7 | 52 |
| MayMay | 64 | 22° | 15° | 18.6° | 10.3 h | 5 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 27° | 19° | 22.2° | 11.3 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 30° | 22° | 25.2° | 11.6 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 23° | 26.4° | 10.6 h | 3 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 21° | 25.2° | 8.3 h | 8 | 81 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 23° | 17° | 22.5° | 7.8 h | 7 | 71 |
| NovemberNov | 36 | 19° | 13° | 19.1° | 7.0 h | 7 | 66 |
| DecemberDec | 30 | 16° | 10° | 16.4° | 6.8 h | 6 | 60 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
38.54° N, 0.13° W · 30 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Benidorm
The best time to visit Benidorm is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is September with 81 mm of precipitation.
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Benidorm for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Benidorm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In January, Benidorm is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in January35February16° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In February, Benidorm is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in February35March17° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In March, Benidorm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in March38April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Benidorm is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in April64May22° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Benidorm is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in May94June27° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Benidorm is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in June100July30° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Benidorm is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in July100August30° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Benidorm is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in August92September27° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Benidorm is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in September75October23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In October, Benidorm is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in October36November19° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In November, Benidorm is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °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 66 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in November30December16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In December, Benidorm is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Benidorm.
Benidorm in DecemberPlanning a trip to Benidorm
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Benidorm
When is the best time to visit Benidorm?
The best time to visit Benidorm 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 Benidorm?
The sea temperature in Benidorm ranges from 14.2 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Benidorm in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Benidorm?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Benidorm?
The wettest month is September with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Benidorm get?
Benidorm gets around 3,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Benidorm in?
Benidorm uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Benidorm?
A nonstop flight from London to Benidorm takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,440 km.
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