Climate Insights for Nerja

The climate in Nerja is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 409mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 73mm of rainfall. Nerja 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 11°C.

Nerja sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Nerja is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 409mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 73mm of rainfall. March and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 72mm 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 March, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 Nerja, which began on March 20, 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 August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 11°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 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, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°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.