
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Marbella for your holiday.
Climate Overview
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General & Geography
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Marbella is a large city on Spain’s Costa del Sol and also enjoys great popularity as a holiday destination due to its fantastic climate. Marbella has about 150,000 permanent inhabitants, of whom about 30% come from abroad (mainly Great Britain).
The city belongs to the autonomous region of Andalusia, one of the sunniest regions in Europe. Marbella has a very worth seeing old town, the beautifully designed promenade Paseo Maritimo as well as sophisticated marinas like the marina of Puerto Banus.
Marbella is generally reached via Malaga airport, which is about 28 miles away and about 35 minutes away via the A-7 toll motorway. Numerous airlines, including Lufthansa, fly directly to Malaga.
Those who do not need a rental car after landing and do not book a package tour with transfer can also reach Marbella from Aeroporto de Málaga inexpensively and comfortably by public bus.
Popular destinations near Marbella are the historic village of Ronda (with the impressive Punte Nuevo bridge over the gorge), the British territory of Gibraltar with its monkey rock and the cities of Seville and Grenada, around three hours away by car.
Climate in Marbella (Costa del Sol)
Marbella has an average of more than 315 sunny days a year and thus truly lives up to the name of the “sunny coast”. Already in March the thermometer often scratches at 20 °C during the day, from May the long summer is rung in and even in October usually still pleasant bathing weather prevails.
The water temperatures usually reach 20 °C at the beginning of June and peak between July and October. Most rainfall occurs between November and February, but even the wettest months rarely have more than five rainy days with occasional showers.
The summer on Marbella lures with hot temperatures and up to 12 hours of sunshine per day, there is almost never rain at this travel time. In the evening the values go down to a pleasant 18 °C to 20 °C, so that it is also wonderful to sit outside.
Best Time to Visit Marbella: Overview
JanuaryJan Mild Winter about 15° by day | FebruaryFeb Mild Winter about 17° by day | MarchMar Spring in Marbella Sunny and blooming nature | AprilApr Pleasant time to traveltime Sunny and increasingly warmer | MayMay Good time to traveltime mostly Perfectmostly optim. climate in Marbella | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Marbella |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Marbella | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Marbella | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Marbella | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Marbella | NovemberNov up to 21 °C by day, occasionally rain | DecemberDec Mild Winter about 16° by day |
Climate Chart Marbella
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Marbella
In the following, you will find the climate table for Marbella, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
Night Temperature | 6° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 18° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
Water Temperature | 16° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 17° |
Precipitation (inch) | 3.27 | 2.95 | 2.32 | 1.57 | 0.91 | 0.51 | 0.08 | 0.2 | 0.59 | 2.17 | 4.53 | 3.86 |
Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
Hours of Sunshine | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 17.8 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (24.9 °C)
Coldest month: January (10.8 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 24 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all except January, February, and March
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 22.95 inch on 45 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 8.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Bike Tour of Marbella: Old City, Harbor, Parks
Tours
from 30 $ »
Ride through the coastal town of Marbella on comfortable bikes under the Andalusian sun. Learn about its historic buildings and experience its gorgeous parks. Visit the traditional fishing village and get to know its traditions and culture.
From Marbella: Canyoning Trip to Guadalmina
Bus & Minivan Tours
from 57 $ »
Head to Guadalmina for a canyoning trip! A wonderful canyon awaits just 20 minutes from Marbella. Jump from 2 to 5 meters’ height or go sliding into the reservoir as you enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes around you.
Marbella: Tour of the Old Town with Wine Tasting & Tapas
Tours
from 91 $ »
Discover Marbella’s culinary side and treat yourself to some of the best Spanish products on a tour through the old town. Try traditional tapas, local wine, and olive oils as you learn more about this beautiful town.
More information about the best things to do: Andalusia
More attractions
Marbella: 3-Hour Guided Bicycle Tour | Puerto Banus, Marbella Bike Tour: Port, Parks & Shopping | Costa del Sol: Amazing Jet Boat Ride | Marbella Old Town Tour & Boattrip to Puerto Banús | Marbella: Sightseeing Walking Tour | Marbella like a Local: Customized Guided Tour | Morocco 4-Day Tour from the Costa del Sol |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Marbella

Clouds: 20 % Wind: 2 mph NW
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 100 %
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 100 %
Last updated: 20th Jan 2021, 02:20 am
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Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 35 % | Clouds: 38 % | Clouds: 33 % | Clouds: 89 % | Clouds: 18 % |
0.7 in of rain | 0.05 in of rain | 0.11 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Andalusia: Regions
Marbella is part of the holiday destination Andalusia. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Share your Experience and Win
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Marbella: Experiences of our Visitors
One week from the end of May to Whitsun we had plenty of sun and very pleasant temperatures. It has not rained once during the whole trip. We enjoyed the time in Marbella (low season) very much
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
Unbelievable: Escaped the grey weather in Germany at the end of October and landed in the middle of Andalusian late summer. We had five days of non-stop sunshine, hardly a cloud in the sky and during the day between 24 and 28 degrees. Even bathing was possible without problems, even if the water was already a little fresh.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent