Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Marbella in April
April is a good time for Marbella if you want mild days rather than a hot beach holiday. Average highs of 19°C suit time outdoors, but nights around 12°C call for a jacket. The sea is cold at about 16°C, so swimming is the main compromise. For a UK traveller, it makes sense as a spring break with some sunshine, provided you are happy to pack layers and leave room for rain.
Long-term climate averages for Marbella, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Marbella, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Marbella.
- Average daytime high
- 18.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 21°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 10°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.1°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.8°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.4h
- 57% of 12.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 55 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.8°C
- 2002-04-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.5°C
- 2004-04-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1669 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 April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Marbella and ranks 82nd of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 58th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Marbella is 5.1°C warmer by day and 7.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Marbella peaks at 18.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.4°C or more. Roughly 1 in 500 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.3°C; one night in ten drops to 10.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 25.8°C (2002-04-27) and the coldest night 6.5°C (2004-04-11).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 55 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2000 with 152 mm, the driest 2001 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.2°C to 16.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (22.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:46 and sets about 20:53 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 42%.
Is April a good time to visit Marbella?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Marbella on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable daytime weather, but keep a layer handy
Plan for mild weather rather than summer heat. The average daytime high is 18.6°C, with the warmer days reaching 21.4°C or more, so light clothing can work during the warmest part of the day. A jumper or light jacket will make the transition into evening more comfortable: the average night low is 12.3°C, and the coldest nights fall to 10°C or below. There is little reason to organise your whole day around avoiding midday heat, though sun protection still belongs in your bag. April suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat; it is less convincing if warmth after dark is central to your holiday.
Useful sunshine, some rain and a cold sea
About 7.4 hours of sunshine within 12.9 hours of daylight gives you scope for outdoor plans, but do not treat April as reliably dry. There are about 7 rainy days, so pack a light waterproof and keep plans flexible rather than assuming every day will be beach weather. Sitting by the sea on a warmer afternoon is a different proposition from getting into it: the average water temperature is 15.8°C, firmly in the cold range. If long, comfortable swims are your priority, April is a poor fit. If you mainly want fresh air and time outside, with indoor breaks when rain arrives, the balance is more favourable.
A little perspective
Marbella through the year
April 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 | 14.7°C | 9.1°C | 15.3°C | 5.3 | 83 | 9 | 0% |
| February | 15.2°C | 9.4°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 72 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 16.9°C | 10.8°C | 15.2°C | 6.4 | 78 | 8 | 0% |
| AprilSelected | 18.6°C | 12.3°C | 15.8°C | 7.4 | 55 | 7 | 0% |
| May | 21.5°C | 14.9°C | 17.1°C | 8.8 | 32 | 5 | 9% |
| Junebest | 25.3°C | 18.3°C | 18.9°C | 11.6 | 8 | 1 | 53% |
| Julybest | 28.2°C | 21.0°C | 21.1°C | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 94% |
| Augustbest | 28.5°C | 21.6°C | 22.4°C | 11.3 | 4 | 1 | 97% |
| September | 25.4°C | 19.1°C | 21.0°C | 8.4 | 31 | 4 | 58% |
| October | 21.7°C | 16.1°C | 19.2°C | 6.1 | 81 | 8 | 9% |
| November | 17.7°C | 12.4°C | 17.2°C | 5.4 | 94 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.4°C | 10.4°C | 15.9°C | 4.6 | 115 | 9 | 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
Marbella in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marbella hot in April?
Marbella is mild in April: the average daytime high is 18.6°C and nights average 12.3°C. Roughly 1 in 500 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Marbella in April?
The sea around Marbella averages 15.8°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Marbella in April?
Marbella sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 55 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2000 (152 mm) and the driest was 2001 (4 mm).
How sunny is Marbella in April?
Marbella gets around 7.4 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marbella compare with the UK in April?
Marbella is on average 5.1°C warmer than London by day in April (18.6°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Marbella?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Marbella reached 25.8°C on 2002-04-27, and the coldest night dropped to 6.5°C on 2004-04-11.
How much warmer is Marbella than London in April?
Marbella's average daytime high is 18.6°C, compared with London's 13.5°C, a difference of 5.1°C. That is a useful lift in daytime warmth, but it is still spring weather rather than dependable heat. Bring layers for the cooler evenings.
Is April the best month for a hot Marbella holiday?
No. April is mild, and its appeal is comfortable daytime weather rather than strong heat. July, August and June rate best overall here. Choose April if you prefer gentler temperatures and can accept some rain and cold seawater.
Is Marbella practical for a short spring break from the UK?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 48 min, making it a short-haul option. April works well if your aim is milder weather and time outdoors, but less well if a short break would feel wasted without hot beach days.
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 Marbella. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 4.6 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