Costa del Sol Weather

Weather in Costa del Sol
With around 330 days of sun each year, the Sun Coast is aptly named. Add to that an average temperature of 22°C, a 100-mile coastline, much of which is beach, and an average sea temperature of 18°C and it’s easy to see why this is one of Europe’s top holiday destinations. The Costa del Sol’s Mediterranean climate features hot, dry summers and mild winters with variable rainfall.  Most of the rain falls in winter and it can last for three or four days, but after that the sun comes out once more.

Costa del Sol weather – Hot sun, warm sea
Dedicated sun seekers will love the Costa del Sol in summer when average temperatures reach 29°C, and swimmers and divers will enjoy the sea as it reaches 23°C and stays there. But for some people it may be a little too hot, despite the welcome afternoon sea breeze. Anyone who wants to avoid the hottest months should consider visiting during May or June, when the average maximum temperature is 23-27°C or September to early October, when the average maximum temperature is falling from 28°C to 23°C. At these times temperatures are warm enough to ensure that a beach holiday is extremely pleasant, but not too hot, and any winter rain is avoided.

Weather in Costa del Sol - Warm all year round
Sheltered by the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, the area around Marbella has much less rain and is warmer in winter than the west of Andalusia. This mild climate has turned the Costa del Sol into the playground it is today. Even a winter’s day in the Costa del Sol tends to be more than warm enough for a game of golf or tennis, or for just strolling through one of the old fishing villages. January, the coolest month sees average high temperatures of 16°C. And there’s always the sun, which tends to make anything seem more enjoyable.