Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Benalmadena in April
April is a good time for Benalmadena if you want mild days outdoors rather than a hot beach holiday. Average afternoon temperatures reach about 18°C, while nights fall to around 11°C, so layers matter more than a suitcase full of summer clothes. The sea is cold at roughly 16°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is gentler warmth and time outside; the catch is cool evenings, some rain and limited comfort in the water.
Long-term climate averages for Benalmádena, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Benalmadena, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Benalmádena.
- Average daytime high
- 17.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.1°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.8°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.3h
- 56% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 43 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.8°C
- 2017-04-15
- Record low 1991-2020
- 5.1°C
- 1994-04-17
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1655 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Benalmadena. Within Spain it is 74th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Benalmadena is 4.1°C warmer by day and 5.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Benalmadena peaks at 17.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 20.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 500 days top 25°C. Nights average 10.6°C; one night in ten drops to 8.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 25.8°C (2017-04-15) and the coldest night 5.1°C (1994-04-17).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 43 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2017 with 97 mm, the driest 2001 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.2°C to 16.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:44 and sets about 20:52 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 44%.
Is April a good time to visit Benalmadena?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Benalmadena on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Comfortable for exploring, cool after dark
April's mild temperatures suit walking and spending time outdoors without strong heat shaping your day. The warmer days reach 20.6°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation, so don't plan around continuous beach weather. A T-shirt may feel comfortable in sunshine around midday; keep a jumper handy rather than assuming it will stay warm. After dark, trousers and a jacket are a more practical choice than light summer clothes. The coldest nights fall to 8.2°C or below, which makes an extra layer useful if you like sitting outside late. Choose April for comfortable daytime activity, not reliable warmth from morning through to bedtime.
Useful sunshine, but keep swimming plans modest
There is about 7.3 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without expecting clear skies throughout. Rain reaches at least 1 mm on about 7 days, so pack a light waterproof and keep outdoor plans flexible. That does not mean those days are entirely lost to rain, but a weather-dependent itinerary could be frustrating. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-led trip: at around 16°C, it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. If swimming is central to your holiday, April is a poor fit. If you mainly want walks, time in the sunshine and relaxed outdoor breaks when conditions allow, it makes more sense.
A little perspective
Benalmadena through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 7.4°C | 15.1°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 14.1°C | 7.6°C | 14.8°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 15.9°C | 9.0°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 52 | 7 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 17.6°C | 10.6°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 43 | 7 | 0% |
| May | 20.6°C | 13.2°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 6% |
| Junebest | 24.5°C | 16.6°C | 19.3°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 43% |
| Julybest | 27.4°C | 19.2°C | 21.7°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 86% |
| Augustbest | 27.5°C | 19.8°C | 23.1°C | 10.9 | 5 | 1 | 91% |
| September | 24.4°C | 17.3°C | 21.5°C | 8.1 | 25 | 4 | 38% |
| October | 20.7°C | 14.3°C | 19.3°C | 5.8 | 58 | 7 | 5% |
| November | 16.7°C | 10.7°C | 17.2°C | 5.1 | 72 | 7 | 0% |
| December | 14.3°C | 8.6°C | 15.9°C | 4.4 | 69 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Benalmadena in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Benalmadena hot in April?
Benalmadena is mild in April: the average daytime high is 17.6°C and nights average 10.6°C. Roughly 1 in 500 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Benalmadena in April?
The sea around Benalmadena averages 15.8°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Benalmadena in April?
Benalmadena sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 43 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (97 mm) and the driest was 2001 (2 mm).
How sunny is Benalmadena in April?
Benalmadena gets around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Benalmadena compare with the UK in April?
Benalmadena is on average 4.1°C warmer than London by day in April (17.6°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Benalmadena?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Benalmadena reached 25.8°C on 2017-04-15, and the coldest night dropped to 5.1°C on 1994-04-17.
Is Benalmadena warmer than London in April?
Yes. Benalmadena's average daytime high is 17.6°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 4.1°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but it is still mild spring weather rather than summer heat.
Should I wait until summer for a warmer holiday?
If heat and a more summer-focused holiday are your priorities, June, July and August are better choices here. April suits travellers who prefer mild conditions and can accept cold seawater, cool evenings and some rain.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Benalmádena. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.4 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C