Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Benidorm in July
July is a good time for Benidorm if you want hot weather and a warm sea, but less suitable if you prefer keeping cool while out and about. Average daytime highs are around 30°C, night-time lows sit near 22°C and the sea reaches about 25°C. Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday. The main catch is the heat: plan active time away from midday and choose accommodation where you can sleep comfortably.
Long-term climate averages for Benidorm, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Benidorm, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Benidorm.
- Average daytime high
- 30.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 21.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 20°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.6°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 25.2°C
- year to year: 24°C to 26°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 12.0h
- 83% of 14.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 5 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days over 25°C
- 99%
- 61% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 40.9°C
- 1994-07-04
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.0°C
- 1991-07-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1402 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 July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Benidorm and ranks 31st of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Spain it is 7th of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Benidorm is 8.6°C warmer by day and 8.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Benidorm peaks at 30.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.3°C or more. About 99% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.7°C; one night in ten drops to 19.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 40.9°C (1994-07-04) and the coldest night 16.0°C (1991-07-01).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2008 with 25 mm, the driest 2007 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 63%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 25.2°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 24.1°C to 26.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:49 and sets about 21:24 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 17%.
Is July a good time to visit Benidorm?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Benidorm on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect heat that shapes your day
July suits travellers happy to slow down when the day gets hot. Temperatures reach 30°C on 61% of days, so that level of heat is common rather than an occasional bonus. The hottest days can be more demanding: the warmest 10% reach at least 33.3°C. Put longer walks and other active plans earlier in the day, leaving room for shade and indoor breaks around midday. Lightweight, loose clothing is a sensible starting point, and air conditioning is worth prioritising if heat affects your sleep. Average night-time lows of 21.7°C mean you should not count on a cool night to reset after a hot afternoon.
Warm swimming weather with little rain
The sea is a strong reason to choose July. At an average 25.2°C, it is warm enough for swimming rather than just a quick, bracing dip; the year-to-year range of 24°C to 26°C supports that picture. There is also plenty of sunshine, averaging about 12.0 hours a day, so sun protection and access to shade matter more to your packing than wet-weather gear. With about 1 rainy day during the month, rain is unlikely to be a regular interruption, though a completely dry stay is not guaranteed. This combination suits a holiday built around swimming and relaxed outdoor time, provided you are comfortable taking breaks from the sun.
A little perspective
Benidorm through the year
July 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 | 15.1°C | 7.7°C | 14.6°C | 5.4 | 42 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 15.7°C | 8.0°C | 13.9°C | 6.1 | 31 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 17.9°C | 9.7°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 37 | 6 | 1% |
| April | 20.1°C | 11.7°C | 15.7°C | 7.3 | 42 | 7 | 4% |
| May | 23.3°C | 14.8°C | 18.4°C | 8.2 | 32 | 5 | 28% |
| Junebest | 27.6°C | 18.8°C | 22.1°C | 10.6 | 13 | 3 | 81% |
| JulySelectedbest | 30.4°C | 21.7°C | 25.2°C | 12.0 | 5 | 1 | 99% |
| Augustbest | 30.8°C | 22.5°C | 26.4°C | 10.1 | 13 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 27.3°C | 19.8°C | 25.0°C | 7.2 | 46 | 7 | 79% |
| October | 23.3°C | 16.2°C | 22.1°C | 5.9 | 48 | 7 | 28% |
| November | 18.6°C | 11.8°C | 18.9°C | 5.3 | 48 | 6 | 3% |
| December | 15.8°C | 8.9°C | 16.2°C | 5.0 | 36 | 6 | 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
Benidorm in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Benidorm hot in July?
Benidorm is hot in July: the average daytime high is 30.4°C and nights average 21.7°C. About 99% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Benidorm in July?
The sea around Benidorm averages 25.2°C in July, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 24°C to 26°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Benidorm in July?
Benidorm sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 5 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 (25 mm) and the driest was 2007 (0 mm).
How sunny is Benidorm in July?
Benidorm gets around 12.0 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 14.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Benidorm compare with the UK in July?
Benidorm is on average 8.6°C warmer than London by day in July (30.4°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Benidorm?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Benidorm reached 40.9°C on 1994-07-04, and the coldest night dropped to 16.0°C on 1991-07-01.
How much hotter is Benidorm than London in July?
Benidorm’s average daytime high is 30.4°C, compared with London’s 21.8°C - a difference of 8.6°C. That is a noticeable step up, so expect to adjust your pace rather than follow the same daytime routine you would at home.
Will I need warm clothes for the evenings?
Light clothing is the sensible default, with average night-time lows of 21.7°C. Cooler nights do occur: the coldest 10% fall to 19.7°C or below. A light layer is reasonable if you feel the cold, but heavy evening clothing need not dominate your packing.
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 Benidorm. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.6 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