Torremolinos weather by month

When to go to Torremolinos

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. November is the wettest month (72 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (1 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 23.3°C and coolest in February at 14.8°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, 6 km from Torremolinos) takes roughly 2 h 48 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 Torremolinos between 1991 and 2020 reached 40.3°C on 2 August 2020; the coldest fell to 1.0°C on 10 January 2009. In August one day in ten tops 32.6°C and about 33% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 5.7°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was October 2018 with 279 mm, against a October average of 58 mm.

Winter: mild afternoons, but pack for cool evenings

December, January and February suit travellers who want mild daytime weather rather than reliable beach conditions. January is the coolest month, averaging 15°C by day and 8°C at night, so a sunny afternoon can feel quite different from an evening outdoors. December and February reach 16°C during the day, but neither removes the need for a jacket. Rain falls on around 7 days in December and February and 8 in January; leave room to change outdoor plans. February brings more sunshine than December, though the sea remains cold. Pack layers, closed shoes and a waterproof, and treat sitting outside as something to enjoy when conditions allow.

Spring into June: the air warms before the sea

March starts gently, with daytime averages of 17°C and nights of 10°C: comfortable for walking with a layer, but not consistently warm for lying out. April reaches 19°C, although rain remains as frequent as in March. May makes a clearer move towards summer, with 22°C days, fewer rain days and longer sunshine hours. The catch is the sea at 17°C, which may feel too chilly for a leisurely swim. June is the better fit if beach time matters: days reach 26°C, the sea rises to 20°C and rain becomes infrequent. Light clothes work for warm afternoons, while an extra layer remains useful on cooler spring evenings.

July to November: peak heat gives way to milder days

July and August are for travellers who prioritise heat and swimming. Both average 29°C by day, with warm nights, so plan active time away from midday and keep shade breaks in mind. July has the most sunshine and is the driest month; August has the warmest sea at 23°C. September keeps much of the summer appeal with 26°C days and a 22°C sea, but rain becomes more likely. October is milder at 22°C, with a cooler sea and more frequent wet days: a better fit for mixed outdoor plans than a holiday built entirely around swimming. November drops to 18°C by day and 12°C at night. It is the wettest month, so bring a waterproof and expect evenings to need warmer clothing.