AccuWeather La Cala de Mijas? Climate, beaches and holidays

La Cala de Mijas is a resort on the Costa del Sol, the stretch of southern Spanish coast that British travellers have known for decades. Its appeal is straightforward: a beach close to hand, a run of further beaches within a short drive or a long walk, and a climate that stays mild even in the depths of winter.

The town shares its coastline with Fuengirola, which is where the climate readings on this page come from. Locals and regulars also use the names La Cala and Calahonda for the area, so you will see both on maps and holiday listings.

The closest is Playa de la Cala, about half a mile from the resort, which makes it the natural daily beach for most visitors. A little further, at around a mile and a quarter, come Playa del Chaparral and Playa de las Doradas, both beaches within the municipality of Mijas.

At roughly two miles out you reach Calahonda, the best known of the group, along with Playa Marina. Next to it lies Playa Naturista de Playamarina, a naturist beach, worth knowing about before you set out with the children. Having six beaches this close means you can change scene without hiring a car, though car hire opens up more of the coast.

The best months are April, May, June, September and November. April is a sweet spot, with highs of 23°C and only around 8mm of rain over three days; May reaches 25°C and June 28°C. September is just as warm as June at 28°C, and November still manages 22°C. I check the meteo La Cala de Mijas pages before every trip, but these averages tell you more than any single forecast.

July and August are the hottest, with highs of 33°C, nights around 22°C to 23°C and almost no rain. October is the month to watch: it is the wettest of the year, with around 117mm across ten rainy days, and March is damp too at 85mm. From December to February, days sit around 17°C to 18°C with lows near 9°C, mild enough for walking the beaches, if not for long afternoons on a sunlounger. Anyone looking up the meteo cala de mijas forecast in winter should expect a few showers each week rather than settled heat.

Most British travellers book this part of the Costa del Sol as a package, which bundles your flight from the UK, your hotel and the transfer from the airport to the resort into one booking. Each deal shows its departure airport, arrival airport and board basis, whether room only, bed and breakfast, half board or all inclusive, so you can see at a glance what is covered.

You can compare package deals from several providers here, alongside hotel prices, tours and tickets, and car hire if you would rather explore the coast yourself. Expect prices to rise during the British school holidays, especially in July and August; the shoulder of April, May or September usually offers good weather without the peak-season demand.