AI-generatedEstepona at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,920 h
- Rain a year
- 698 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 69 m
Climate in Estepona
Estepona 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 2,920 hours of sunshine a year, Estepona is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 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 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
08:2619:46
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 08:11–09:01 · evening 19:11–20:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:01–08:11 · evening 20:02–20:12
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 Estepona in October?
In October, Estepona is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Estepona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:26 – 19:46
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %60 %
- Seaweight 25 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Estepona
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.4 – 20.1 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Estepona ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 21.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
From December to January 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 20.8 and 23.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.7° | 15.2° | 16.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.3° | 14.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.2° | 15.7° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.3° | 16.6° | 18.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 18.9° | 17.8° | 19.8° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 20.8° | 19.6° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.8° | 20.8° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.7° | 19.8° | 21.7° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.3° | 18.4° | 20.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.5° | 16.6° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.3° | 15.7° | 17.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Estepona
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 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Estepona, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Estepona
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 10).
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 Estepona: 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, Estepona has about 8 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Estepona
How breezy and how cloudy Estepona 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 Estepona typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Estepona: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 Estepona
How often the day gets hot in Estepona (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, Estepona has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Estepona
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 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (9°), the warmest in August (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 23 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 | 21 | 15° | 9° | 15.7° | 5.8 h | 10 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 16° | 10° | 15.3° | 6.6 h | 8 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 18° | 11° | 15.4° | 7.2 h | 9 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 19° | 13° | 16.2° | 8.4 h | 7 | 62 |
| MayMay | 61 | 23° | 15° | 17.3° | 9.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 27° | 19° | 18.9° | 11.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 30° | 22° | 20.8° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 30° | 22° | 21.8° | 10.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 20° | 20.7° | 8.3 h | 4 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 23° | 17° | 19.3° | 6.8 h | 8 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 18° | 13° | 17.5° | 5.7 h | 9 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 16° | 11° | 16.3° | 5.1 h | 10 | 121 |
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
36.43° N, 5.15° W · 69 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Estepona
The best time to visit Estepona is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go in August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to June. The wettest month is December with 121 mm of precipitation.
Estepona through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Estepona in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Estepona in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Estepona in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Estepona in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Estepona for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Estepona
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Estepona: score 92 against 56. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 56 | 92better |
| Day high | 23° | 30° |
| Night low | 17° | 22° |
| Sea | 19.3° | 21.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 11 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Estepona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Estepona is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in January27February16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Estepona is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °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 71 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in February27March18° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Estepona is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in March36April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Estepona is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °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 62 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in April61May23° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In May, Estepona is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °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 31 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in May82June27° · Sea 19° · 11 h
In June, Estepona is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 Estepona.
Estepona in June89July30° · Sea 21° · 11 h
In July, Estepona is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 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. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in July92August30° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In August, Estepona is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 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. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in August86September26° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In September, Estepona is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in September56October23° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In October, Estepona is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in October24November18° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Estepona is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
Estepona in November18December16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Estepona is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Estepona.
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Estepona vs. Marbella
In October the holiday weather in Estepona and Marbella is about equally good (score 56 vs. 55). During the day Marbella is 1 °C cooler than Estepona. The sea in Marbella is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Estepona | Marbella |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 56 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 19° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Estepona ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Alicante24°23°94
- 2Almería23°21°93
- 3Cartagena23°22°93
- 4Elche24°93
- 5Murcia26°92
- 6Córdoba26°90
- 7Seville26°89
- 8Granada22°88
- 26EsteponaThis page23°19°56
Planning a trip to Estepona
Weather for your travel dates
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Estepona 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.
Estepona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,710 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 Estepona
When is the best time to visit Estepona?
The best time to visit Estepona 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 Estepona?
The sea temperature in Estepona ranges from 15.3 °C in February to 21.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to September.
Can you swim in Estepona in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
What is the warmest month in Estepona?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Estepona?
The wettest month is December with 121 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Estepona get?
Estepona gets around 2,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Estepona in?
Estepona uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Estepona?
A nonstop flight from London to Estepona takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,710 km.
Which school holidays are best for Estepona?
Estepona has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 20.
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