Weather in Marbella in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Marbella and ranks 72nd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 46th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Marbella is 7.3°C warmer by day and 7.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Marbella peaks at 15.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 18.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.4°C; one night in ten drops to 6.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 21.4°C (2020-02-03) and the coldest night 2.4°C (2012-02-14).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 72 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 301 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 14.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.2°C to 15.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (22.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:09 and sets about 18:59 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is February a good time to visit Marbella?

February 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.

Mild afternoons, chilly evenings and a cold sea

Plan around walking and spending time outside rather than lying out in swimwear. The warmer days reach 18.2°C or more, which can make an afternoon outdoors appealing, but dependable heat is not part of the February deal. At the other end, the coldest nights fall to 6.4°C or below, so a proper jacket is more useful than an extra pair of shorts. Bring layers you can remove during the day and put back on after dark. The sea averages 14.8°C and is cold, not comfortably swimmable for most holidaymakers. If relaxed sea swimming is central to your plans, February is a poor fit, even when the air feels pleasant.

Useful sunshine, with room for rain

There are about 6 hours of sunshine within 10.7 hours of daylight, so February still offers useful time outdoors. Aim to make the most of the middle of the day, when temperatures are more comfortable, rather than relying on warm evenings. Rain is a genuine planning consideration: about 8 days have measurable rainfall, so keep your schedule flexible and bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you do not mind getting wet. That does not mean writing off the month as a washout, but it does mean accepting that outdoor plans may need to move. This suits travellers happy to work around the weather more than those wanting consistently dry days.