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The Costa del Sol averages 320 days of sunshine and around 2,900 hours of sun per year — the highest in mainland Europe. But the months are not interchangeable.
January (10–17°C, 60mm rain)
Sunny most days, sweater weather, fireplace evenings. The locals' favourite month.
February (10–18°C, 50mm)
Almond blossom. Cold mornings, warm afternoons. Excellent for golf and hiking.
March (12–20°C, 50mm)
Spring arrives. T-shirt by lunchtime.
April (13–22°C, 40mm)
Holy Week brings the crowds. Wildflowers in the Sierra Blanca.
May (16–25°C, 25mm)
The perfect month. Sea hits 19°C late in the month.
June (19–28°C, 10mm)
Summer arrives. Sea at 21°C. Tourists arrive mid-month.
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Start matchingJuly (22–31°C, 1mm)
Peak. Hot but tempered by sea breeze on the coast. Inland is brutal.
August (23–31°C, 4mm)
Like July with more crowds. Sea at 24°C.
September (21–28°C, 20mm)
Locals' second-favourite month. Empty beaches by mid-month, warm sea.
October (17–24°C, 80mm)
Beach weather most days. First rains arrive late.
November (13–20°C, 100mm)
The wettest month. Still 20°C lunchtimes. Storm fronts pass in 48 hours.
December (10–17°C, 90mm)
Mild, sunny most days, Christmas markets in town.
Sea temperature
Lowest: 15°C in March. Highest: 24°C in August.
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