Your October weather guide
WarmWeather in Benalmadena in October
October is a good choice for Benalmadena if you want warm days rather than a hot beach holiday. Average highs are around 21°C, with nights cooling to 14°C, so pack for both short sleeves and an extra evening layer. The catch is less dependable weather: there are about 7 rainy days, and the sea feels bracing rather than warm. It suits travellers happy to mix outdoor time with flexible plans when rain arrives.
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
- 20.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 24°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.1°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 19.3°C
- year to year: 18°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 53% of 11.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 58 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days over 25°C
- 5%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.9°C
- 2019-10-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 4.7°C
- 2018-10-31
- 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 October compares
October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Benalmadena. Within Spain it is 81st of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Benalmadena is 6.1°C warmer by day and 5.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Benalmadena peaks at 20.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 23.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 20 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.3°C; one night in ten drops to 11.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 31.9°C (2019-10-01) and the coldest night 4.7°C (2018-10-31).
Rain in October
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 58 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2018 with 290 mm, the driest 1998 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 76%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.0°C to 20.7°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), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:26 and sets about 19:42 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 47%.
Is October a good time to visit Benalmadena?
October is not the strongest month here: warm days. The best months for Benalmadena on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Warm enough for outdoor days, cooler for swimming
The daytime average of 20.7°C makes October better suited to walking and spending time outdoors than relying on strong heat. Warmer days can still feel summery, but hot weather is not the norm, so a holiday built entirely around sunbathing is a gamble. Evenings need a different approach: the average night low is 14.3°C, and the coldest nights can fall to 11.4°C or below. Bring a jumper or light jacket if you plan to stay out. The sea averages 19.3°C, which is bracing; swimming is more appealing if you tolerate cool water than if you want to linger comfortably.
Expect sunshine, but leave room for rain
October brings about 5.8 hours of sunshine within 11.0 hours of daylight, leaving scope for outdoor plans without promising clear skies throughout the day. About 7 rainy days means rain is a real consideration, not a reason to rule the month out. Keep your outdoor plans movable and take a light waterproof rather than packing only beach clothes. The rainfall figures do not tell you when a shower will arrive, so avoid treating any part of the day as reliably dry. This is a sensible month if you value comfortable warmth more than guaranteed sunshine and can change plans with the forecast.
A little perspective
Benalmadena through the year
October 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% |
| 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% |
| OctoberSelected | 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 October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Benalmadena hot in October?
Benalmadena is warm in October: the average daytime high is 20.7°C and nights average 14.3°C. Roughly 1 in 20 October days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Benalmadena in October?
The sea around Benalmadena averages 19.3°C in October, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Benalmadena in October?
Benalmadena sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 58 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (290 mm) and the driest was 1998 (3 mm).
How sunny is Benalmadena in October?
Benalmadena gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 11.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Benalmadena compare with the UK in October?
Benalmadena is on average 6.1°C warmer than London by day in October (20.7°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Benalmadena?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Benalmadena reached 31.9°C on 2019-10-01, and the coldest night dropped to 4.7°C on 2018-10-31.
How much warmer is Benalmadena than London in October?
Benalmadena's average daytime high is 20.7°C, compared with London's 14.6°C - a difference of 6.1°C. That makes it a noticeably warmer option for outdoor time, though the cooler evenings still call for an extra layer.
Is October likely to be hot?
Warm is a better expectation than hot. Only 5% of days reach 25°C, while the share reaching 30°C is 0%. Choose October for milder outdoor weather rather than a holiday that depends on high temperatures.
What should I pack for October?
Pack short-sleeved clothes for warmer daytime spells, a jumper or light jacket for evenings, and a light waterproof for rain. Bring swimwear if you enjoy bracing water, but do not plan your whole wardrobe around beach weather.
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