Fuengirola Spain Weather: Month by Month on the Costa del Sol

Fuengirola has a long, dry summer and a mild winter. Average highs climb steadily from 17°C in January to a peak of 33°C in July and August, then ease back to 25°C in October and 18°C in December. Nights follow the same curve, from around 9°C in winter to 22°C and 23°C at the height of summer, so evenings in July and August stay warm well after dark.

Rain is concentrated rather than constant. July has around 2mm and a single wet day, August around 6mm, yet October averages 117mm across roughly ten wet days, and March around 85mm over nine. The months the data marks as best for a visit are April, May, June, September and November, with January, February, March, October and December as shoulder months: mild, quieter, but with a greater chance of showers.

Most British travellers come on a package, flying into Málaga, 17 minutes by road, or Gibraltar, about 69 minutes away, both with direct flights from the UK. You can compare package deals from several providers on this page, alongside hotel prices and car hire. Expect prices to rise during UK school holidays, which fall in the hottest weeks of summer and around Easter.

January to March: winter highs of 17°C to 20°C with nights around 9°C to 11°C. February and March are the wetter end of the season, with about seven and nine rainy days respectively, so the Fuengirola weather in March can mix bright, warm spells with heavier showers. December is gentler, at 18°C with only about 14mm of rain over four days, which makes it a reasonable choice for winter sun.

April to June: the Fuengirola weather in April is one of the year's best bets, with 23°C highs, 13°C nights and only three wet days. May reaches 25°C, and June 28°C with warm 19°C nights, ideal for long beach days before the peak crowds.

July and August: the hottest months, at 33°C, with nights of 22°C to 23°C and almost no rain. Plan sightseeing for the mornings and keep the afternoons for the sea or shade.

September to November: September mirrors June at 28°C. The Fuengirola weather in October is still warm at 25°C, but it is the wettest month, averaging 117mm over around ten days, so build in flexibility. November settles back to 22°C with about five wet days, and it is listed among the best months for a calmer, mild break.

For July and August, think light cotton and linen, a wide-brimmed hat, high-factor sun cream and a refillable water bottle; with highs of 33°C and warm nights, you will rarely need more than a thin layer after dark. June and September call for much the same, though a light cardigan helps on breezy evenings.

In spring and November, pack for days in the low to mid 20s and evenings that drop into the teens: T-shirts and swimwear alongside a light jacket and closed shoes. From December to March, with daytime temperatures of 17°C to 20°C and nights near 9°C, bring a warmer jumper and a waterproof layer, especially in February and March. In October, an umbrella or packable rain jacket is sensible given the month's heavy showers, even though the days stay warm.