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Usual weather in Andalusia

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Andalusia? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Andalusia

Andalusia is part of Spain. The climate of Spain is temperate. You can expect clear and hot summers in interior, but more moderate and cloudy summers along coast. Winters are quite often cloudy and cold in interior, but partly cloudy and cool along coast. In the northern part of the country there is oceanic climate, you can expect snow during winter. In the south eastern part of the country the climate is semiarid. Along the southern and eastern coast the climate is Mediterranean. In the mountains you can expect colder weather.

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Adra, Alcala de los Gazules, Algeciras, Alhama de Granada, Almería, Almonaster la Real, Almuñécar, Antequera, Antequera Region, Axarquía, Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park, Benalmádena, Cabo de Gata Níjar Natural Park, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Costa del Sol, Cádiz, Córdoba, El Puerto de Santa Maria, El Rocio, Elviria, Estepona, Frigiliana, Fuengirola, Gibraleon, Granada, Grazalema, Huelva, Iznájar, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, Júzcar, La Alpujarra, La Antilla, La Línea, Marbella, Maro, Mijas, Montejaque, Málaga, Nerja, Nijar, Novo Sancti Petri, Ojen, Olvera, Palos de la Frontera, Pitres, Portugos, Puente Genil, Puerto Banús, Ronda, Roquetas de Mar, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Santiponce, Sedella, Serranía de Ronda, Seville, Sierra Nevada, Sierra Norte, Sierra de Almijarra, Sierra de Aracena, Sierra de Baza National Park, Tarifa, Torremolinos, Torrox, Valle del Guadalhorce, Velez Blanco, Vélez Málaga, Zahara de la Sierra, Álora.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Malaga and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 20.9 ℃ (69.62 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 17.2 ℃ (62.96 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 7.4 ℃ (45.32 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 7.9. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 0.4.

When travelling around Andalusia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Spain is Pico de Teide (Tenerife) on Canary Islands (3718 m) and the lowest point is Atlantic Ocean (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Andalusia. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in January is 17.2 ℃ (62.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.4 ℃ (45.32 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.55 ℃ (63.59 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 7.4. The average rainfall is 68.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:41 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:55 and at the end of the month 10:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in February is 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.5 ℃ (47.3 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.85 ℃ (65.93 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 6.6. The average rainfall is 59.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:49 and at the end of the month 11:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in March is 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.3 ℃ (50.54 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.85 ℃ (65.93 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.95 ℃ (69.71 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 5.9. The average rainfall is 52.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in April is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in April is 21.8 ℃ (71.24 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.95 ℃ (69.71 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 6.9. The average rainfall is 43.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:07 and at the end of the month 13:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in May is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in May is 24.1 ℃ (75.38 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.4 ℃ (57.92 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.25 ℃ (79.25 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 5.1. The average rainfall is 20.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:07 and at the end of the month 14:28.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in June is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in June is 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.3 ℃ (64.94 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.25 ℃ (79.25 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.35 ℃ (84.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 1.6. The average rainfall is 5.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:39 and at the end of the month 14:38.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in July is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in July is 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.9 ℃ (69.62 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.35 ℃ (84.83 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.65 ℃ (87.17 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 0.4. The average rainfall is 0.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:38 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:27 and at the end of the month 14:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in August is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in August is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.9 ℃ (69.62 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.65 ℃ (87.17 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.95 ℃ (85.91 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 0.7. The average rainfall is 5.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:38 and at the end of the month 13:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in September is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in September is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.95 ℃ (85.91 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 3.2. The average rainfall is 20.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:32 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in October is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in October is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.4 ℃ (59.72 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 7. The average rainfall is 56.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:23 and at the end of the month 10:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in November is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in November is 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.7 ℃ (53.06 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.2 ℃ (71.96 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 7.8. The average rainfall is 101.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:20 and at the end of the month 9:56.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Andalusia in December is this: The average highest temperature in Andalusia in December is 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.2 ℃ (66.56 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.55 ℃ (63.59 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 7.9. The average rainfall is 99.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:56 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:41 and at the end of the month 9:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Andalusia in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Malagatemperature: - highest temperature: 17.9 ℃ (64.22 ℉)lowest temperature: 8.9 ℃ (48.02 ℉)rainfall: 99.8mmrainy days: 7.9
Almeriatemperature: - highest temperature: 18.6 ℃ (65.48 ℉)lowest temperature: 9.9 ℃ (49.82 ℉)rainfall: 30.4mmrainy days: 5.3
Cadiztemperature: - highest temperature: 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉)lowest temperature: 11.3 ℃ (52.34 ℉)rainfall: 101.7mmrainy days: 10.4
Granadatemperature: - highest temperature: 13.9 ℃ (57.02 ℉)lowest temperature: 1.9 ℃ (35.42 ℉)rainfall: 56mmrainy days: 10.4
Huelvatemperature: - highest temperature: 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉)lowest temperature: 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉)rainfall: 97.5mmrainy days: 10.2
Jerez de la Fronteratemperature: - highest temperature: 17.3 ℃ (63.14 ℉)lowest temperature: 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉)rainfall: 109.3mmrainy days: 10.5
Marbellatemperature: - highest temperature: 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.6 ℃ (51.08 ℉)rainfall: 130.7mmrainy days: 8.8




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.