Mojacar weather by month

When to go to Mojacar

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. October is the wettest month (33 mm, about 5 rainy days) and July the driest (2 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 25.7°C and coolest in February at 14.4°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Almería Airport (LEI, 57 km from Mojacar) takes roughly 2 h 42 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 Mojacar between 1991 and 2020 reached 39.2°C on 9 August 2019; the coldest fell to -0.8°C on 28 January 2005. In August one day in ten tops 32.2°C and about 41% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 4.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was March 2020 with 171 mm, against a March average of 31 mm.

Winter and spring: mild afternoons, cool evenings

December to February suits travellers who want mild days rather than swimming weather. December averages 16°C by day, while January and February reach 15°C; nights call for a jacket, dropping to 8°C in both January and February. The sea is cool throughout this period, so do not plan around long swims. March brings a modest lift to 17°C, followed by 19°C in April: useful weather for being outdoors, though layers still earn their place in your bag. May is the stronger choice for warmth without summer heat, with days around 22°C and more sunshine. Its 18°C sea remains the catch for anyone expecting warm water. Keep a light rain layer handy through winter and spring, rather than assuming every day will stay dry.

Summer: the strongest choice for sunshine and swimming

June offers a useful balance: daytime averages of 26°C, nights around 18°C and just 1 rain day make outdoor plans relatively straightforward. The sea reaches 21°C, warmer than in spring but still cooler than later in summer. July brings 29°C days and 12 hours of sunshine, so shade breaks and sun protection become central to the day. August is the hottest month, averaging 30°C by day and 22°C at night; do not expect evenings to provide much cooling. It also has the warmest sea at 26°C, making it the clearest choice if warm-water swimming matters most. For anyone sensitive to heat, June is the gentler summer option.

Autumn: warm water first, then a shift towards layers

September keeps much of summer's appeal without August's peak heat: days average 26°C and the sea stays at 24°C. It suits travellers who want to swim but prefer less intense daytime warmth, although rain becomes more likely than in June or July. October is a cooler compromise, with both daytime air and sea temperatures averaging 22°C. It is also the wettest month, so leave some flexibility in outdoor plans rather than treating it as an extension of dry summer weather. By November, days average 18°C and nights fall to 11°C. That makes layers more useful than beachwear, while the 18°C sea is better suited to those comfortable with cooler swimming.