La Cala de Mijas weather by month

When to go to La Cala de Mijas

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. November is the wettest month (66 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (1 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 23.0°C and coolest in February at 14.8°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, 19 km from Fuengirola) takes roughly 2 h 48 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Madrid.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in La Cala de Mijas between 1991 and 2020 reached 39.9°C on 2 August 2020; the coldest fell to 1.0°C on 10 January 2009. In August one day in ten tops 32.2°C and about 31% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 6.2°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was October 2018 with 290 mm, against a October average of 56 mm.

Winter: mild afternoons, cool evenings

December to February suits a trip built around time outdoors in mild weather rather than swimming. December averages 16°C by day, January dips to 15°C, and February returns to 16°C, so a sunny afternoon can be comfortable with layers. The catch comes after dark: January and February nights average 9°C, making a jacket more useful than beachwear. Rain is also a regular consideration, with December and January averaging 7 rainy days and February 6. Keep plans flexible and pack a waterproof. The sea stays cool throughout winter, so this is not the season to choose for a warm-water holiday.

Spring: warmer days, but the sea lags behind

March brings daytime averages of 18°C, rising to 19°C in April and 22°C in May. That makes spring a practical choice for travellers who want to spend time outside without summer heat. March and April still call for a light jacket, particularly in the evening, while May offers more scope for lighter daytime clothing. Rain becomes less frequent as the season progresses, falling from 6 rainy days in March to 3 in May. Swimming is the compromise: the sea only reaches 17°C in May. Choose late spring for warmer, drier days, but do not expect the water to feel like summer.

Summer into autumn: heat first, then a gradual cool-down

June combines 26°C afternoons with just 1 rainy day on average, though its 19°C sea can still feel cool. July and August bring the strongest heat, both averaging 29°C by day and 21°C at night. Plan gentler afternoons and pack light evening clothes; August offers the warmest swimming water. September keeps much of the warmth, with 26°C days and a 21°C sea, making it a good compromise for swimming without peak daytime heat. October is milder at 22°C, but its 6 rainy days mean outdoor plans need more flexibility. By November, 18°C afternoons and 12°C nights favour layers again. It is also the wettest month, so choose it for mild-weather time away rather than dependable beach days.