Your June weather guide
HotWeather in Nerja in June
June is a good time to visit Nerja if you want hot, mostly dry weather without needing the sea to feel warm. Average daytime highs reach 26.7°C, nights stay around 20°C, and there are about 2 rainy days across the month. That suits a holiday spent largely outdoors, with shade breaks during the hotter part of the day. The main catch is swimming: the water is still bracing despite the warmth on land.
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
- 26.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 30°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.1°C
- London averages 19.6°C in June
- Sea temperature
- 19.9°C
- year to year: 19°C to 21°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.5h
- 79% of 14.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 2
- 8 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days over 25°C
- 76%
- 11% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 37.0°C
- 2017-06-25
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.9°C
- 2013-06-02
- 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 June compares
June is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Nerja. Within Spain it is 19th of 87 (Spain in June). Against London's average high of 19.6°C in June, Nerja is 7.1°C warmer by day and 8.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in June
The typical June day in Nerja peaks at 26.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.1°C or more. About 76% of days top 25°C and 1 in 9 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.0°C; one night in ten drops to 17.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day here reached 37.0°C (2017-06-25) and the coldest night 13.9°C (2013-06-02).
Rain in June
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 2 days with 1 mm or more, 8 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest June was 1992 with 65 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 64%.
Sea temperature in June
The sea averages 19.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.8°C to 21.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.8°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:56 and sets about 21:36 local time in mid-June. Average cloud cover is 20%.
Is June a good time to visit Nerja?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Nerja on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Hot days and mild evenings
Pack mainly for warm weather: light clothing should cover most daytime plans, while a light layer gives you flexibility after dark. June is among Nerja's warmer months, with 76% of days reaching 25°C, so this is a sensible choice if you want more reliable warmth than a British June. It is not consistently extreme, though 11% of days reach 30°C, making shade and a slower pace useful around midday. Average night lows of 20°C suggest mild evenings rather than a sharp chill, but cooler nights can dip to 17.1°C or below. If you dislike heat, plan more active outings for the morning rather than assuming every afternoon will feel comfortable.
Plenty of sunshine, but cooler water
Rain is unlikely to shape the whole holiday, so there is little reason to build your plans around indoor alternatives. Still, dry averages are not a guarantee: keep some flexibility rather than expecting an entirely rain-free stay. About 11.5 hours of sunshine within 14.5 hours of daylight leave plenty of scope to spend time outdoors without doing everything at midday. Bring sun protection and make shade part of your routine. The sea averages 19.9°C, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. That makes June better suited to travellers happy with a refreshing dip than those wanting to linger in the water. A towel and something dry to put on afterwards may matter more than the afternoon air temperature suggests.
A little perspective
Nerja through the year
June 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% |
| 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% |
| JuneSelectedbest | 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 June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Nerja hot in June?
Nerja is hot in June: the average daytime high is 26.7°C and nights average 20.0°C. About 76% of June days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Nerja in June?
The sea around Nerja averages 19.9°C in June, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 21°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Nerja in June?
Nerja sees about 2 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 8 mm of rain in a typical June. The wettest June between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 (65 mm) and the driest was 1994 (0 mm).
How sunny is Nerja in June?
Nerja gets around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day in June out of 14.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Nerja compare with the UK in June?
Nerja is on average 7.1°C warmer than London by day in June (26.7°C against 19.6°C).
What is the hottest June on record in Nerja?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest June day in Nerja reached 37.0°C on 2017-06-25, and the coldest night dropped to 13.9°C on 2013-06-02.
How much warmer is Nerja than London in June?
Nerja's average daytime high is 26.7°C, compared with 19.6°C in London, a difference of 7.1°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth: pack lighter daytime clothes and plan for shade rather than treating it like a typical June at home.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in June?
The sea averages 19.9°C, with a year-to-year range of 19°C to 21°C. It is swimmable if you tolerate cooler water, but expect a bracing start. June is less suitable if comfortably warm water is central to your holiday.
Will rain disrupt a June holiday?
With about 2 rainy days during the month, rain is usually a minor consideration rather than the main planning concern. Outdoor plans are a reasonable bet, but leave room to rearrange them if a wet spell coincides with your stay.
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