Climate Insights for Benalmádena

The climate in Benalmádena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 423mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Benalmádena 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 13°C.

Benalmádena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Benalmádena is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 423mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 71mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1mm. That's 71mm less than November, 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.

Benalmádena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Benalmádena, which began on March 20, 2026. Benalmádena 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Benalmádena is during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 34mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benalmádena 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.