When is the best time to go to Marbella

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Marbella, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Marbella weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Marbella are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Marbella January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 101mm 5.8hrs 10.9hrs 16°C

January in Marbella is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marbella for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Marbella and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Marbella with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Marbella February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 92mm 6.1hrs 11.8hrs 15°C

February in Marbella is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marbella for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Marbella and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Marbella with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Marbella March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 75mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs 16°C

The weather in March in Marbella is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marbella for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Marbella and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Marbella with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Marbella April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 62mm 7.8hrs 14hrs 16°C

Marbella's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marbella.

April is in the spring in Marbella and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Marbella with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Marbella May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 40mm 9.8hrs 15hrs 18°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Marbella and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Marbella, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Marbella and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Marbella with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in May »

June

Marbella June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 23mm 11.1hrs 10.9hrs 20°C

June in Marbella is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marbella, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Marbella and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Marbella with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in June »

July

Marbella July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 7mm 12hrs 11.8hrs 22°C

July in Marbella is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marbella, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Marbella and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in July »

August

Marbella August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 9mm 11.2hrs 12.8hrs 23°C

The weather in August in Marbella is characteristically hot and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marbella, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Marbella and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in August »

September

Marbella September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 23mm 8.9hrs 14hrs 22°C

Marbella's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Marbella, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Marbella and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in September »

October

Marbella October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 68mm 7.2hrs 15hrs 20°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Marbella and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Marbella.

October is in the fall / autumn in Marbella and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Marbella weather in October »

November

Marbella November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 119mm 6hrs 10.9hrs 18°C

Marbella's weather in November is typically mild and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marbella for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Marbella and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Marbella December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 114mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs 17°C

December in Marbella is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Marbella for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Marbella and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Marbella with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Marbella weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: July 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 12hrs
Coldest month: January 13.2°C 55.8°F
Wettest month: November 119mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 23.4°C 74.1°F
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