Climate Insights for Nerja

The climate in Nerja is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 389mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 96mm of rainfall. Nerja is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Nerja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Nerja is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 389mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 96mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0mm. That's 96mm 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.

Nerja is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Nerja, which began on June 21, 2026. Nerja 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 July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit Nerja is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nerja 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.