Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Benalmadena in February
February is a reasonable time to visit Benalmadena for a mild-weather break, but not for a warm beach holiday. Daytime highs average 14°C, nights fall to around 8°C, and the sea is a cold 15°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spending time outdoors without summer heat, provided you pack layers and allow for rain. Go for comfortable walks and brighter spells rather than swimming or reliably warm evenings.
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
- 14.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.2°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 14.8°C
- year to year: 14°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 54% of 10.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 48 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.2°C
- 2020-02-17
- Record low 1991-2020
- 0.3°C
- 2012-02-14
- 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 February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Benalmadena. Within Spain it is 62nd of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Benalmadena is 6.2°C warmer by day and 5.6°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Benalmadena peaks at 14.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.4°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.6°C; one night in ten drops to 4.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 22.2°C (2020-02-17) and the coldest night 0.3°C (2012-02-14).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 48 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 184 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 14.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.1°C to 15.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:07 and sets about 18:58 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is February a good time to visit Benalmadena?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Benalmadena on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Milder than London, but keep the jacket
Benalmadena's average February daytime high is 6.2°C above London's, so the difference should be useful for a break spent outdoors. It is still cool rather than warm, though, and February sits towards the colder end of the local year. The warmer days reach 17.4°C or more, making the middle of the day your best chance to sit outside comfortably. Do not pack on that basis alone: the coldest nights fall to 4.5°C or below. Bring a jacket, a jumper and lighter layers you can remove as the day warms up. Evening plans need warmer clothing than a sunny afternoon might suggest.
Plan around sunny spells, not guaranteed sunshine
There are about 5.8 hours of sunshine a day within 10.7 hours of daylight, giving you scope for outdoor time without promising clear skies throughout your stay. Rain falls on about 7 days during the month, so a waterproof jacket and flexible plans make more sense than a schedule built entirely around dry weather. Use brighter spells for longer walks and keep wet-weather plans easy to change. The catch is that mild air and sunshine do not make this a swimming month: the sea remains cold. February therefore suits travellers happy to be active outdoors in layers more than those who want to lie on the beach.
A little perspective
Benalmadena through the year
February 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% |
| FebruarySelected | 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% |
| April | 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 February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Benalmadena hot in February?
Benalmadena is cool in February: the average daytime high is 14.1°C and nights average 7.6°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Benalmadena in February?
The sea around Benalmadena averages 14.8°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Benalmadena in February?
Benalmadena sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 48 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (184 mm) and the driest was 2000 (0 mm).
How sunny is Benalmadena in February?
Benalmadena gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Benalmadena compare with the UK in February?
Benalmadena is on average 6.2°C warmer than London by day in February (14.1°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Benalmadena?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Benalmadena reached 22.2°C on 2020-02-17, and the coldest night dropped to 0.3°C on 2012-02-14.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in February?
For most travellers, no. The sea averages 14.8°C, with a year-to-year range of 14°C to 16°C. That is cold rather than merely bracing, so do not choose February if comfortable sea swimming is central to your holiday.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 48 min, making this a short-haul option. That makes a milder-weather break relatively accessible, but the short journey should not be confused with a promise of beach heat.
Would a summer visit suit me better?
If warmth is your priority, yes. July, August and June are the strongest months overall here, while February is cool with some rain. Choose February if you prefer walking weather and can accept layers, cold seawater and changeable outdoor plans.
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