AI-generatedMijas at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 475 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 418 m
Climate in Mijas
Mijas has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Mijas is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mijas
The best time to visit Mijas is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. The wettest month is December with 70 mm of precipitation.
Mijas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mijas in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Mijas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Mijas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–29 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Mijas in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mijas for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
08:2519:44
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 08:09–08:59 · evening 19:09–20:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:59–08:09 · evening 20:00–20:10
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.
October in Mijas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The sea cools from 21° to 19°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 10° |
| Sea | 21° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Mijas in October?
In October, Mijas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mijas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:25 – 19:44
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %78 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- 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
Compare two months in Mijas
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 Mijas: score 91 against 65. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 20° |
| Sea | 19.9° | 23.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mijas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January16° · Sea 15° · 5.3 h
In January, Mijas is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in January28February17° · Sea 15° · 6.1 h
In February, Mijas is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in February26March19° · Sea 15° · 6.7 h
In March, Mijas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in March44April21° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In April, Mijas is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in April74May25° · Sea 18° · 9.1 h
In May, Mijas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in May86June29° · Sea 20° · 10.8 h
In June, Mijas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.8 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, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in June87July32° · Sea 22° · 11.0 h
In July, Mijas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in July91August33° · Sea 24° · 10.0 h
In August, Mijas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in August90September29° · Sea 22° · 8.2 h
In September, Mijas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in September65October24° · Sea 20° · 6.5 h
In October, Mijas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in October25November19° · Sea 17° · 5.3 h
In November, Mijas is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in November21December16° · Sea 16° · 4.7 h
In December, Mijas is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mijas.
Mijas in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mijas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (4°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated.
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 | 23 | 16° | 4° | 15.4° | 5.3 h | 8 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 17° | 5° | 15.1° | 6.1 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 19° | 7° | 15.4° | 6.7 h | 8 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 21° | 9° | 16.3° | 7.6 h | 7 | 44 |
| MayMay | 74 | 25° | 12° | 17.8° | 9.1 h | 5 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 29° | 17° | 20.0° | 10.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 32° | 19° | 22.2° | 11.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 33° | 20° | 23.6° | 10.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 29° | 17° | 21.9° | 8.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 24° | 13° | 19.9° | 6.5 h | 7 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 19° | 8° | 17.4° | 5.3 h | 7 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 21 | 16° | 5° | 16.1° | 4.7 h | 7 | 70 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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, 4.64° W · 418 m · Europe/Madrid
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mijas
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 Mijas 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 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
Sunshine hours in Mijas
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 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Mijas, 58 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Mijas: 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, Mijas has about 7 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mijas
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 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mijas
How breezy and how cloudy Mijas 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 Mijas typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 Mijas: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Mijas
How often the day gets hot in Mijas (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, Mijas has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Planning a trip to Mijas
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mijas 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.
Mijas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
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.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mijas vs Fuengirola
In October Fuengirola has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs 65). During the day Fuengirola is 1 °C warmer than Mijas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Mijas | Fuengirola |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 65 | 71 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 20° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Mijas ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Seville26°89
- 3Granada24°88
- 4Arcos de la Frontera26°86
- 5Jerez de la Frontera26°86
- 6Antequera24°85
- 7Vejer de la Frontera24°85
- 8Jaén23°84
- 23MijasThis page24°20°65
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Frequently asked questions about Mijas
When is the best time to visit Mijas?
The best time to visit Mijas 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 Mijas?
The sea temperature in Mijas 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 Mijas 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 Mijas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Mijas?
The wettest month is December with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mijas get?
Mijas gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Mijas in?
Mijas is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mijas?
A nonstop flight from London to Mijas takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,690 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mijas?
Mijas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 76, summer holidays 90, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 22.