Your July weather guide
HotWeather in Marbella in July
July is a good choice for Marbella if you want hot, dry weather and can plan around the midday heat. Average daytime highs of 28°C, nights around 21°C and about 13 hours of sunshine make light clothing and shade more useful than wet-weather kit. The catch is that the sea feels bracing rather than warm, despite the heat on land. It suits travellers who enjoy sunshine more than cool conditions for walking.
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
- 28.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 21.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.4°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 21.1°C
- year to year: 20°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 13.0h
- 91% of 14.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 1 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days over 25°C
- 94%
- 22% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.3°C
- 1994-07-05
- Record low 1991-2020
- 15.9°C
- 1997-07-01
- 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 July compares
July is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Marbella and ranks 77th of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Spain it is 48th of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, Marbella is 6.4°C warmer by day and 7.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in Marbella peaks at 28.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 31.5°C or more. About 94% of days top 25°C and 1 in 5 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.0°C; one night in ten drops to 18.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 37.3°C (1994-07-05) and the coldest night 15.9°C (1997-07-01).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 1997 with 19 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 62%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 21.1°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.9°C to 22.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (22.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 13.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:13 and sets about 21:38 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 9%.
Is July a good time to visit Marbella?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Marbella on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Reliable heat, with some hotter spells
Expect heat to shape your day rather than simply provide a pleasant backdrop. July is among Marbella's warmest months, and 94% of days reach 25°C, so packing mainly for warm weather makes sense. Highs reach 30°C on 22% of days: hotter spells are a realistic possibility, though not the everyday norm. Loose, breathable clothing, a hat and regular breaks in the shade will help. Put longer walks in the morning or later in the day, leaving the midday hours for a slower pace. If you prefer cool conditions for being active, July is less suitable than it is for relaxed days with easy access to shade.
Very little rain and long sunny days
Rain is unlikely to be the main complication for a July holiday. There are about 0 rainy days on average, which makes outdoor plans a reasonable default rather than something to fit between showers. That is not a guarantee of completely dry weather, but waterproofs need not dominate your packing. Sunshine fills about 13 hours of the 14.3 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to move activities away from the strongest midday heat. Sunscreen, sunglasses and somewhere shaded to sit deserve more attention than rain cover. July suits travellers who want dependable sunshine, provided they are comfortable adjusting their pace to the heat.
A little perspective
Marbella 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 | 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% |
| April | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Marbella hot in July?
Marbella is hot in July: the average daytime high is 28.2°C and nights average 21.0°C. About 94% of July days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Marbella in July?
The sea around Marbella averages 21.1°C in July, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Marbella in July?
Marbella sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 1 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 1997 (19 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Marbella in July?
Marbella gets around 13.0 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 14.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Marbella compare with the UK in July?
Marbella is on average 6.4°C warmer than London by day in July (28.2°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in Marbella?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in Marbella reached 37.3°C on 1994-07-05, and the coldest night dropped to 15.9°C on 1997-07-01.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
The sea averages 21.1°C, with a year-to-year range of 20°C to 22°C. That puts it in the bracing category rather than reliably warm. Swimming may appeal if you like a refreshing dip, but do not expect bath-like water.
Will I need a jacket in the evenings?
With average night lows around 21°C, light clothing should suit many evenings. A light layer is still sensible if you feel the cold: the coolest 10% of nights fall to 18.8°C or below. Heavy outerwear is not a packing priority.
How much hotter is Marbella than London in July?
Marbella's average daytime high is 28.2°C, compared with London's 21.8°C, a difference of 6.4°C. That is a noticeable step up for a UK traveller, so plan for sustained summer heat rather than treating it like a mild day at home.
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