Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Marbella
An upmarket Costa del Sol town with a pretty old quarter, beach clubs and the Puerto Banús marina.
Best time to visit: May–June and September–October for warm, sunny days without the summer peak.
Local tip: Explore the old town in the evening, when the squares fill with people.
Getting around: Buses link Marbella with Málaga and its airport in about 45 minutes; there's no train.
Good to know: The Sierra Blanca shelters the town from northern winds, giving it a mild microclimate.
What to plan your trip around
- Plaza de los Naranjos
The orange-tree square at the heart of the old town.
- Puerto Banús
A marina known for yachts, boutiques and nightlife.
- Avenida del Mar
A boulevard with Salvador Dalí sculptures.
- Sierra Blanca
The mountains behind the town, with hiking trails.
Marbella weather by month
Marbella weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Marbella gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 9°C | 54 mm | 79% |
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 43 mm | 76% |
| March | 17°C | 10°C | 79 mm | 75% |
| April | 19°C | 12°C | 62 mm | 75% |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 31 mm | 69% |
| June | 26°C | 17°C | 3 mm | 63% |
| July | 29°C | 20°C | 0 mm | 60% |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 3 mm | 62% |
| September | 26°C | 19°C | 27 mm | 71% |
| October | 23°C | 16°C | 64 mm | 75% |
| November | 18°C | 12°C | 100 mm | 79% |
| December | 16°C | 10°C | 40 mm | 81% |
Marbella through the year
January · 15° / 9°C · 54 mm
- Marbella is usually about 2°C warmer than Nerja, 90 km away, in January.
- Good walking weather for combining Puerto Banús and Plaza de los Naranjos in one day.
April · 19° / 12°C · 62 mm
- Just 50 km apart, but Marbella runs about 2°C cooler than Ubrique this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 4°C higher.
July · 29° / 20°C · 0 mm
- July is Marbella's second warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 100% less rain than Marbella's average.
October · 23° / 16°C · 64 mm
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Plaza de los Naranjos and Puerto Banús.
- Rain is above Marbella's usual level, by about 52%.
The best time to visit Marbella is May, June and September, when average highs are 22–26°C and rainfall is around 20 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Marbella, season by season
December – February
Good16° / 9°C · 46 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
March – May
Good19° / 12°C · 57 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
June – August
Good28° / 19°C · 2 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Marbella?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Marbella in May, June and September. Average highs are then 22–26°C.
- Why is May a good time to visit Marbella?
- In May, Marbella averages 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain and 38% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Marbella?
- August is the warmest month in Marbella, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
- What is the coldest month in Marbella?
- January is the coldest month in Marbella: average highs of 15°C, dropping to 9°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Marbella?
- November is the wettest month in Marbella with about 100 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 0 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Marbella?
- November is the least reliable month in Marbella, with around 100 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Marbella?
- Yes. April and October sit just outside the best months for Marbella, with average highs of 19–23°C and about 63 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, they are a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Marbella before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Marbella from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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