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Torremolinos

Sun, sea & sand

Torremolinos at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 28°
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
47 m

Climate in Torremolinos

Torremolinos has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Torremolinos is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

55

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 21°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 20°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

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 19:08–19:59
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 Torremolinos in October?

In October, Torremolinos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 Torremolinos.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min08:24 – 19:43
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 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 %47 %
  • 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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Torremolinos

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October19.9°Cfresh

8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 21.1 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Sep

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 19.9°8 in 10 years 18.7° – 21.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Torremolinos 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.

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 22.4 and 24.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.4°14.8°16.0°cold
FebruaryFeb15.1°14.4°15.8°cold
MarchMar15.4°14.7°16.0°cold
AprilApr16.3°15.4°17.0°cold
MayMay17.8°16.9°18.8°fresh
JuneJun20.0°18.7°21.2°refreshing
JulyJul22.2°20.7°23.6°refreshing
AugustAug23.6°22.4°24.5°pleasant
SeptemberSep21.9°20.6°23.1°refreshing
OctoberOct19.9°18.7°21.1°fresh
NovemberNov17.4°16.2°18.3°fresh
DecemberDec16.1°15.2°16.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Torremolinos

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,840 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.9 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 59 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Torremolinos, 59 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Torremolinos

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 30 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

Rain in Torremolinos: 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.

Per year
467 mm on 62 days
Wettest month
Dec · 73 mm
Driest month
Jul · 1 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 50 mm

In October, Torremolinos has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Torremolinos

How breezy and how cloudy Torremolinos 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.

Year average
13 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Torremolinos 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.

Year average
39 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 54 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Torremolinos: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Torremolinos

How often the day gets hot in Torremolinos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Aug · 28 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 22 °C

In October, Torremolinos 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Torremolinos

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 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (10°), 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 58 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 22°Night 17°Sea 20°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2215°10°15.4°5.5 h859
FebruaryFeb2815°10°15.1°6.3 h645
MarchMar2717°11°15.4°6.8 h866
AprilApr3219°13°16.3°7.9 h743
MayMay5521°15°17.8°9.3 h527
JuneJun8425°19°20.0°10.9 h16
JulyJul9427°21°22.2°11.0 h01
AugustAug9928°22°23.6°10.0 h14
SeptemberSep9025°20°21.9°8.3 h425
OctoberOct5522°17°19.9°6.7 h750
NovemberNov2518°13°17.4°5.5 h767
DecemberDec2116°11°16.1°4.9 h873

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

36.62° N, 4.50° W · 47 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Torremolinos

The best time to visit Torremolinos 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 February to December. The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation.

Torremolinos through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Torremolinos in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 17–21 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Torremolinos in summer

Jun – Aug

92

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Torremolinos in autumn

Sep – Nov

57

Fair

  • 18–25 °C by day
  • Sea 20 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Torremolinos in winter

Dec – Feb

24

Poor

  • 15–16 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Torremolinos for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Torremolinos

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

August has the better holiday weather in Torremolinos: score 99 against 55. In August, days are 6 °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.

October vs. August, Torremolinos
MonthOctoberAugust
Weather score5599better
Day high22°28°
Night low17°22°
Sea19.9°23.6°
Sunshine6.7 h10.0 hbetter
Rainy days71better
Rainfall50 mm4 mmbetter
Muggy days2better22

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

Feb – Dec

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Torremolinos month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January15° · Sea 15° · 6 h

In January, Torremolinos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in January
28February15° · Sea 15° · 6 h

In February, Torremolinos is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in February
27March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h

In March, Torremolinos is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in March
32April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In April, Torremolinos is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in April
55May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Torremolinos is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in May
84June25° · Sea 20° · 11 h

In June, Torremolinos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in June
94July27° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In July, Torremolinos is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in July
99August28° · Sea 24° · 10 h

In August, Torremolinos is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in August
90September25° · Sea 22° · 8 h

In September, Torremolinos is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in September
55October22° · Sea 20° · 7 h

In October, Torremolinos is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in October
25November18° · Sea 17° · 6 h

In November, Torremolinos is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in November
21December16° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Torremolinos is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 Torremolinos.

Torremolinos in December
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Torremolinos vs. Benalmádena

In October the holiday weather in Torremolinos and Benalmádena is about equally good (score 55 vs. 56). During the day it is about as warm in Benalmádena as in Torremolinos. The sea is about equally warm.

Torremolinos vs. Benalmádena, in October
in OctoberTorremolinosBenalmádena
Holiday score5556
Daytime high22°22°
Sea20°20°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days77
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberTorremolinos 22°Benalmádena 22°
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Torremolinos ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Alicante24°23°94
  2. 2Almería23°21°93
  3. 3Cartagena23°22°93
  4. 4Elche24°93
  5. 5Murcia26°92
  6. 6Córdoba26°90
  7. 7Seville26°89
  8. 8Granada22°88
  9. 29TorremolinosThis page22°20°55
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Planning a trip to Torremolinos

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Torremolinos 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.

Torremolinos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    31

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    61

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    97

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    55

    Fair

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    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
1,680 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 Torremolinos

When is the best time to visit Torremolinos?

The best time to visit Torremolinos 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 Torremolinos?

The sea temperature in Torremolinos 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 Torremolinos 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 Torremolinos?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Torremolinos?

The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Torremolinos get?

Torremolinos 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 Torremolinos in?

Torremolinos uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Torremolinos?

A nonstop flight from London to Torremolinos takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,680 km.

Which school holidays are best for Torremolinos?

Torremolinos 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 61, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 22.

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