Your February weather guide
MildWeather in Nerja in February
Nerja in February suits a break for walking and spending time outdoors, rather than a beach holiday. Daytime highs average 16°C, nights fall to around 10°C, and the sea is cold at roughly 15°C. Go if you want mild afternoons and can keep your plans flexible around rain. If your priority is swimming or reliable warmth from morning to evening, February is not the right month to choose.
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
- 16.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 19°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 7°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +8.2°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 14.8°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.2h
- 58% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 43 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 23.4°C
- 2020-02-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.0°C
- 2012-02-10
- 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 February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Nerja. Within Spain it is 32nd of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Nerja is 8.2°C warmer by day and 8.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Nerja peaks at 16.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 10.2°C; one night in ten drops to 6.9°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 23.4°C (2020-02-25) and the coldest night 3.0°C (2012-02-10).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 43 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 162 mm, the driest 2000 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
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 15.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:05 and sets about 18:54 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 42%.
Is February a good time to visit Nerja?
February 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.
Mild afternoons, but keep your layers
Expect weather that feels more suited to a light jumper than summer clothes. Nerja's average daytime high is 8.2°C above London's in February, so the difference should be useful for a UK traveller wanting more comfortable outdoor time. The warmer days can reach around 19°C or more, making lunch outside a reasonable plan when conditions suit. The catch comes after sunset: the colder nights fall to around 7°C or below. Pack layers and a jacket rather than relying on the afternoon warmth to last. This is a good month for travellers who prefer being active without strong heat, not those seeking hot days.
Enough sunshine to get outside, with room for rain
February brings about 6.2 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight, giving you scope to spend time outside without expecting clear skies all day. Rain is a real consideration, with about 7 rainy days during the month, so avoid making every day's enjoyment depend on dry weather. A waterproof jacket is a sensible addition, and it helps to leave outdoor plans flexible rather than fixing them all before you arrive. Use the brighter, milder part of the day for longer walks and sitting outside. The balance suits a relaxed break with adjustments for the forecast, rather than a trip built entirely around beach time.
A little perspective
Nerja through the year
February 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% |
| FebruarySelected | 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% |
| April | 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 February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Nerja hot in February?
Nerja is mild in February: the average daytime high is 16.1°C and nights average 10.2°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Nerja in February?
The sea around Nerja averages 14.8°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Nerja in February?
Nerja sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 43 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2010 (162 mm) and the driest was 2000 (0 mm).
How sunny is Nerja in February?
Nerja gets around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Nerja compare with the UK in February?
Nerja is on average 8.2°C warmer than London by day in February (16.1°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Nerja?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Nerja reached 23.4°C on 2020-02-25, and the coldest night dropped to 3.0°C on 2012-02-10.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in February?
The sea averages 14.8°C, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. For most travellers, this is a month to enjoy time beside the water rather than in it. Do not choose February if relaxed sea swimming is central to your holiday.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 48 min, making this a short-haul option for a mild-weather break. That is flight time, not the full journey to your accommodation, so allow for travel beyond the airport when planning.
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