Nerja, Spain experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 5 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Nerja, Spain Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Nerja, Spain. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.3/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 17°C
Feels Like 23°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 5
Rainfall 31 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Snow Days 1 days
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Avg Low25°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
10°C
January
Avg High16°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High31°C
Avg Low24°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
March (Gusts 38)
Sea Temperature
15°C – 26°C
Warmest water: August (
26.4°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding March, August, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:57
Daylight 14.7h
Sunset 21:37
Live conditions—
Nerja on the map · live conditions
Nerja, Spain
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Nerja
- Population
- 21.8K
- Coordinates
- 36.75°, -3.87°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 7 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 5 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 16°C / 10°C . Feb: 17°C / 11°C . Mar: 18°C / 12°C . Apr: 20°C / 14°C . May: 23°C / 17°C . Jun: 28°C / 21°C . Jul: 31°C / 24°C . Aug: 31°C / 25°C . Sep: 28°C / 21°C . Oct: 24°C / 18°C . Nov: 19°C / 14°C . Dec: 17°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 43 mm. Feb: 27 mm. Mar: 81 mm. Apr: 35 mm. May: 25 mm. Jun: 5 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 5 mm. Sep: 16 mm. Oct: 40 mm. Nov: 49 mm. Dec: 47 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 75%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 72%. Apr: 73%. May: 69%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 60%. Aug: 64%. Sep: 69%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 22 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 15°C . Feb: 15°C . Mar: 16°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 22°C . Jul: 24°C . Aug: 26°C . Sep: 24°C . Oct: 21°C . Nov: 18°C . Dec: 16°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 32°C | Aug · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Dec 2025 · 10°C | Jan · 10°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 148 mm | Mar · 81 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 24 km/h | Mar · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 75% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| February | 17°C / 11°C | 15°C / 9°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 9.3h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 12°C | 17°C / 10°C | 11days (81 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.2 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 6days (35 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 17°C | 25°C / 16°C | 4days (25 mm) Good | 12.6h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 21°C | 30°C / 22°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 24°C | 35°C / 26°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 13.2h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 25°C | 35°C / 27°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.4h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 21°C | 30°C / 23°C | 3days (16 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 18°C | 25°C / 18°C | 5days (40 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 19°C / 14°C | 18°C / 12°C | 6days (49 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 74% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 9°C | 7days (47 mm) Good | 7.9h Good | 77% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Nerja are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Nerja, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Nerja is August, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Nerja is January, with average overnight lows of 10°C (51°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Nerja is March, averaging 81mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Nerja receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Nerja.
The least favorable months to visit Nerja are March, August, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Nerja is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Nerja is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in July, August, September average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Nerja receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 0 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Nerja are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Nerja averages 12 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 35%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Nerja is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Nerja has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Nerja ranges from 16°C (61°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Nerja. It earns a climate score of 9.9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Nerja, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 28°C (82°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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