Climate Insights for Marbella

The climate in Marbella is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 613mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 144mm of rainfall. Marbella is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Marbella sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Marbella is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 613mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 144mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 143mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Marbella is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Marbella, which began on June 21, 2026. Marbella is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 10°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Marbella is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Marbella based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.