Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Nerja in April
April is a good fit for Nerja if you want mild weather for time outdoors rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs reach 19.4°C, nights fall to 13.3°C, and the sea sits at a cold 15.8°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is comfortable daytime warmth without much intense heat. The catch is that rain remains possible, evenings need a layer, and swimming is likely to feel distinctly chilly.
Long-term climate averages for Nerja, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Nerja, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Nerja.
- Average daytime high
- 19.4°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 23°C
- Average night-time low
- 13.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.9°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.8°C
- year to year: 15°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.7h
- 59% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 35 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.4°C
- 2017-04-13
- Record low 1991-2020
- 7.2°C
- 2007-04-07
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1627 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 Nerja. Within Spain it is 37th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Nerja is 5.9°C warmer by day and 8.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Nerja peaks at 19.4°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 71 days top 25°C. Nights average 13.3°C; one night in ten drops to 10.8°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 26.4°C (2017-04-13) and the coldest night 7.2°C (2007-04-07).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 35 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2019 with 86 mm, the driest 2001 with 3 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.1°C to 16.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:41 and sets about 20:50 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 41%.
Is April a good time to visit Nerja?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Nerja on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable daytime warmth, but pack for cooler evenings
Plan for light layers rather than a suitcase built around summer heat. A T-shirt may feel comfortable during warmer spells, but keep a jumper or light jacket handy for evenings and cooler weather. The warmest April days reach 22.8°C or more, while the coldest nights can drop to 10.8°C or lower. That spread makes flexible clothing more useful than relying on the monthly average alone. Midday is a sensible time to enjoy the warmth, rather than something you necessarily need to avoid. April suits travellers who prefer being active outdoors in mild conditions; it is less convincing if reliable heat is the main reason for going.
Plenty of daylight, with room for a rainy spell
There is scope for relaxed outdoor plans, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine within 13.0 hours of daylight. That does not mean every day will be clear: April has about 6 rainy days, so bring a light waterproof and leave some flexibility in your plans. You do not need to treat the month as a washout, but a holiday that depends on uninterrupted sunshine carries a risk. Use the brighter, warmer spells for sitting outside or spending time by the sea, and keep cooler or wetter periods flexible. Long daylight helps you shift plans around without making every outing depend on an early start.
A little perspective
Nerja 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 | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 15.0°C | 5.5 | 47 | 7 | 0% |
| February | 16.1°C | 10.2°C | 14.8°C | 6.2 | 43 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.9°C | 11.7°C | 15.1°C | 6.7 | 55 | 7 | 1% |
| AprilSelected | 19.4°C | 13.3°C | 15.8°C | 7.7 | 35 | 6 | 1% |
| May | 22.6°C | 16.2°C | 17.5°C | 9.0 | 21 | 4 | 23% |
| Junebest | 26.7°C | 20.0°C | 19.9°C | 11.5 | 8 | 2 | 76% |
| Julybest | 30.1°C | 23.0°C | 22.4°C | 12.8 | 1 | 0 | 99% |
| Augustbest | 30.3°C | 23.5°C | 23.8°C | 11.2 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| September | 26.6°C | 20.4°C | 22.0°C | 8.4 | 18 | 3 | 76% |
| October | 22.9°C | 17.1°C | 19.6°C | 6.5 | 45 | 6 | 20% |
| November | 18.7°C | 13.2°C | 17.2°C | 5.6 | 62 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 16.4°C | 11.0°C | 15.9°C | 4.9 | 64 | 7 | 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
Nerja in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Nerja hot in April?
Nerja is mild in April: the average daytime high is 19.4°C and nights average 13.3°C. Roughly 1 in 71 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Nerja in April?
The sea around Nerja averages 15.8°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Nerja in April?
Nerja sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 35 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (86 mm) and the driest was 2001 (3 mm).
How sunny is Nerja in April?
Nerja gets around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Nerja compare with the UK in April?
Nerja is on average 5.9°C warmer than London by day in April (19.4°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Nerja?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Nerja reached 26.4°C on 2017-04-13, and the coldest night dropped to 7.2°C on 2007-04-07.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in April?
At an average of 15.8°C, the sea is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. It may suit someone who already enjoys cold-water dips, but do not assume mild afternoon air means warm water. April is better suited to time beside the sea than leisurely swims.
How much warmer is Nerja than London in April?
Nerja's average daytime high is 19.4°C, compared with London's 13.5°C - a difference of 5.9°C. That is a noticeable step up in daytime warmth, but it is still mild spring weather rather than dependable summer heat. Pack an evening layer.
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 Nerja. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.1 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