Best time to visit Benidorm
The best time to visit Benidorm for a beach holiday is from mid-June through to early-September.
July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures rarely falling below 28°C (82°F).
For general outdoor activities visit anytime from May through October. The cooler temperatures of spring and autumn are ideal for exploring the city and nearby countryside.
Benidorm weather
Located on the southeastern coast of Spain, Benidorm enjoys a Mediterranean climate with long, hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Benidorm enjoys more than 325 days of sunshine per year.
The resort enjoys a microclimate of slightly higher temperatures and much clearer skies due to its surrounding mountains.
What is the best month to visit Benidorm?
June, July and August are the best months to visit Benidorm – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little or no rainfall.
However, the months of May and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Benidorm with greater crowds and higher prices.
Which is the hottest month in Benidorm?
The hottest time of year in Benidorm is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 22°C (71°F)
The hot season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
Which is the coldest month in Benidorm?
The coldest month of the year in Benidorm is January, with an average high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 6°C (42°F).
The cool season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 19°C (66°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Benidorm?
The sunniest time of year in Benidorm is usually July with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 74% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Benidorm?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Benidorm in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (78°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
The sea is warm enough for swimming from July through September, with an average temperature above 24°C (75°F).
Which month has the most rain in Benidorm?
October is usually the wettest month in Benidorm with 45mm (2in) of rainfall on average. There are normally four days in October with some rain.
The rainy period of the year lasts from September through May, with rain falling as short heavy downpours.
There's little or no rainfall from June through August.
Which is the windiest month in Benidorm?
The windiest month of the year in Benidorm is February, with an average hourly wind speed of 16 kilometres per hour (8 knots; 10 mph).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through April, with average wind speeds of more than 14 kilometres per hour (7 knots; 9 mph).
The less-windy time of year lasts from May through to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Benidorm is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 kilometres per hour (6 knots; 8 mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Benidorm.
Benidorm Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 70 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 41 | 36 | 26 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
| Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
Peak season: August is the major vacation month for most Europeans, with many hotels booked out and traffic, restaurants and beaches at their most congested.
High season: June and July. Not quite as bad as August for crowds.
Low season: Winter, spring and autumn when prices are competitive with minimal foreign visitors or Spanish tourists.
Source: Meteorological data for Benidorm is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the closest weather station: Alicante Airport (ALC), located about 58km (36mi) south of Benidorm.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Benidorm: 12 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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