Whenever I speak to guests who are thinking of travelling to Benalmadena (and to Sunset Beach Club, of course) one of the first questions I get asked is “What’s the weather like in Benalmadena?” It’s to be expected, after all, most visitors are coming to the Costa del Sol to enjoy the sun!
So, I thought I’d write a quick blog post about the weather in Benalmádena; average temperatures, what to expect at different times of the year, and how to keep up to date with local weather forecasts.
Now, let’s get the bad news out of the way first: Yes, it can rain in Benalmádena and we do have days when a jacket is needed. 🙁
Right, that’s the bad news out of the way; let’s focus on the positive stuff. Benalmadena – and the rest of the Costa del Sol – enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine per year! Yes, you read that right. That means that there is a great chance that your holidays will be blessed with sunshine; obviously, a lot depends on the dates you choose to travel, but hopefully the following graphs will give you a better idea of when to expect more rainfall and when you are practically guaranteed sunshine.
Average Temperatures in Benalmadena
Average maximum temperature throughout the year is a, very comfortable, 23ºC (Is that a smile I see on your face?) and average minimum temperature is a, bearable, 13ºC (please see the graphs).
Visitors can expect the cooler weather during the winter months (December to March) with temperatures rarely rising above the 20ºC mark – although the last couple of years have been an exception… it’s 24ºC as I write this in february!-. From April onwards, you’re looking at temperatures of 20ºC plus, reaching the mid 30’s in July and August – definitely sitting-in-the-pool-type weather!
Average Maximum Temperatures: 23ºC
Average Minimum Temperatures : 13ºC
Average Rain Fall in Benalmadena
We have an average of 43 rainy days a year. As can be seen in the graph, December and January are the wettest months with an average of 6 rainy days per month. February, April and November average 5 days of rain a month and the summer months of June to September are practically rain free!
How often does it rain in Benalmadena?
If you’d like up to date weather forecasts for Benalmadena you can get an up-to-date forecast on our website HERE . And if you’re looking for somewhere to stay when you are in Benalmadena, be sure to check out the Sunset Beach Club website! We offer comfortable apartment-style accommodation and fantastic facilities for an enjoyable holiday in the sun.
Hope to see you soon!
