Weather in Costa del Sol in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Costa del Sol. Within Spain it is 60th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Costa del Sol is 7.4°C warmer by day and 7.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Costa del Sol peaks at 17.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 143 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.1°C; one night in ten drops to 8.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 28.8°C (2019-11-01) and the coldest night 0.7°C (2019-11-16).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 75 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2012 with 269 mm, the driest 1992 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 17.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.1°C to 18.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.0°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:56 and sets about 18:09 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 46%.

Is November a good time to visit Costa del Sol?

November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Costa del Sol on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Mild afternoons, but pack for cool evenings

The daytime warmth should suit travellers who find summer heat tiring, though November is not reliably warm enough for lounging in swimwear. The warmest days can reach 21°C or more, but only 1% of days reach 25°C. Plan your longer outdoor spells around the middle of the day, when the warmth is most useful, and keep a jumper handy as the afternoon cools. Average nights are mild rather than warm, and the coldest can fall to around 9°C or lower. Light layers, long trousers and a jacket give you more flexibility than packing mainly summer clothes. Eating outdoors is best treated as a weather-dependent option rather than an evening routine you can count on.

Allow for rain and treat swimming as optional

With about 7 rainy days during November, rain is a meaningful part of the planning, but not a reason to rule the month out. Keep your outdoor plans movable and bring a waterproof jacket rather than assuming every day will stay dry. A wet spell will matter more if your holiday depends entirely on being outside. The sea is another limitation: its usual November range of 16°C to 18°C is cold to bracing, not comfortably warm. If swimming is central to your holiday, this is a poor fit. If you are happy walking by the water and choosing outdoor time to suit the weather, the balance is much more workable.