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Benidorm weather at a glance
| Month | High / Low °C | Sea °C | Rain days | Sun hrs |
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| Jan | 17 / 6 | 15 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 18 / 7 | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 20 / 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 21 / 11 | 16 | 4 | 8 |
| May | 24 / 14 | 19 | 4 | 9 |
| Jun | 28 / 18 | 23 | 2 | 10 |
| Jul | 30 / 21 | 26 | 1 | 11 |
| Aug | 31 / 21 | 27 | 1 | 10 |
| Sep | 29 / 19 | 26 | 3 | 8 |
| Oct | 25 / 15 | 23 | 5 | 7 |
| Nov | 21 / 10 | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 / 7 | 16 | 4 | 5 |
Air temperatures, rain and sunshine are 1981–2010 averages from AEMET, Spain’s state weather agency, for its Alicante station, the nearest official long-term record to Benidorm. Sea temperatures are 10-year averages for Alicante from satellite and on-the-spot readings. Rain days are days with 1mm of rain or more.
When is the best time to visit Benidorm?
It depends on what you want from your holiday. Here’s what the figures say.
- Hottest month: August, with average highs of 31°C and nights that stay around 21°C.
- Best for swimming: June to October, when the sea is 23°C or warmer. It peaks at about 27°C in August.
- Sunniest month: July, with nearly 11 hours of sunshine a day and hardly any rain.
- Wettest months: September has the most rain (56mm), usually in a few heavy downpours, and October has the most rainy days (four or five).
- Coolest month: January, with highs of 17°C and nights of about 6°C. That’s still warm enough to sit outside at lunchtime.
Benidorm weather in January
January is Benidorm’s coolest month but still mild: expect daytime highs of about 17°C, nights of 6°C, a sea temperature of 15°C and six hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four days.
Can you swim? Only if you’re brave. The sea is at its coldest, so most people use a heated hotel pool.
What to pack: Layers: T-shirts and a jumper for the day, a warm jacket for the evenings, and an umbrella.
What’s on: The Three Kings parade on 5 January brings the Christmas season to a close.
Levante Beach, January
Benidorm weather in February
February is mild and the driest month of winter: expect highs of about 18°C, nights of 7°C, a sea temperature of 14°C and six hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around three days.
Can you swim? Not really. February has the coldest sea of the year.
What to pack: Light layers for the day, a warm jacket for the evenings and sunglasses: the winter sun is low and bright.
What’s on: Benidorm Carnival fills the streets with costumes and parades from 27 February to 2 March 2027.
Benidorm weather in March
March brings the first properly warm days: expect highs of about 20°C, nights of 9°C, a sea temperature of 15°C and seven hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around three days.
Can you swim? The sea is still cold; the pool is the better bet.
What to pack: T-shirts and light trousers for the day, a jumper or jacket for the evenings.
What’s on: Cheltenham Week brings racing fans to Benidorm’s bars, with the 2027 festival running from 16 to 19 March and St Patrick’s Day on the Wednesday. Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2027.
Cooling down on a warm March day!
Benidorm weather in April
April is warm and bright: expect highs of about 21°C, nights of 11°C, a sea temperature of 16°C and eight hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four days.
Can you swim? The sea is still chilly at 16°C; a few hardy swimmers go in, but most stick to the pool.
What to pack: Summer clothes for the day, a light jacket for the evenings, and sun cream: the sun is already strong.
What’s on: Film fans can catch the Skyline Film Festival from 10 to 17 April 2027.
April Beach Day
Benidorm weather in May
May feels like early summer: expect highs of about 24°C, nights of 14°C, a sea temperature of 19°C and nine hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four days.
Can you swim? Yes, for most people by late May, though the sea is still fresh at around 19°C.
What to pack: Summer clothes, swimwear, sun cream and a light layer for the evenings.
What’s on: Just down the coast, Villajoyosa hosts its Rugby 7s tournament on 22 and 23 May 2027.
Taking to the Seas in May
Benidorm weather in June
June is hot, sunny and almost dry: expect highs of about 28°C, nights of 18°C, a sea temperature of 23°C and ten hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around two days.
Can you swim? Yes. The sea reaches 23°C, warm enough for most people.
What to pack: Light summer clothes, swimwear, a sun hat and high-factor sun cream.
What’s on: The Undersea Festival at Terra Mítica on 12 June 2027.
Benidorm weather in July
July is hot and the sunniest month of the year: expect highs of about 30°C, warm nights of 21°C, a sea temperature of 26°C and nearly 11 hours of sunshine a day, with rain on fewer than one day in an average year.
Can you swim? Yes. At 26°C the sea is warm, and the beaches are at their busiest.
What to pack: The lightest clothes you own, swimwear, a sun hat, high-factor sun cream and a refillable water bottle.
What’s on: Latin Fest brings Latin music to Benidorm, and in Villajoyosa the Moors and Christians festival takes over the town from 24 to 31 July.
Mal Pas Beach in July
Benidorm weather in August
August is Benidorm’s hottest month: expect highs of about 31°C, nights that stay around 21°C, the warmest sea of the year at 27°C and ten hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around one day.
Can you swim? Yes. This is when the sea is at its warmest.
What to pack: As for July. Plan the beach for the morning or late afternoon, and stay in the shade in the middle of the day.
What’s on: The Benidorm Beach Festival from 26 to 30 August 2027.
Busy August Beach
Benidorm weather in September
September is still summer, with the year’s heaviest rain: expect highs of about 29°C, nights of 19°C, a sea temperature of 26°C and eight hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around three days. When it rains, it often comes in short, heavy bursts.
Can you swim? Yes. The sea is still around 26°C, nearly as warm as in August.
What to pack: Summer clothes and swimwear, plus a light rain jacket for the odd downpour.
What’s on: Benidorm Pride week takes over the Old Town from 1 to 5 September 2027.
September ‘Summer’
Benidorm weather in October
October is warm and quieter: expect highs of about 25°C, nights of 15°C, a sea temperature of 23°C and seven hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four or five days, more than any other month.
Can you swim? Yes. At 23°C the sea is still comfortable, especially in the first half of the month.
What to pack: Summer clothes for the day, a light layer for the evenings, and an umbrella.
What’s on: The Benidorm Half Marathon. October’s cooler mornings make it a good month to run.
Benidorm weather in November
November is mild and mostly dry: expect highs of about 21°C, nights of 10°C, a sea temperature of 19°C and six hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four days.
Can you swim? For the hardy, early in the month; most people stick to the hotel pool.
What to pack: T-shirts for the day, a jumper or light jacket for the evenings, and a compact umbrella.
What’s on: November is Fiestas month, with the Benidorm Fiestas and Fancy Dress Day bringing the biggest crowds of the year to the Old Town and The Strip.
Good Morning, November
Benidorm weather in December
December is mild and the least sunny month: expect highs of about 18°C, nights of 7°C, a sea temperature of 16°C and five hours of sunshine a day, with rain on around four days.
Can you swim? Not really. Look for a hotel with a heated pool.
What to pack: Layers for the day, a warm jacket for the evenings, and an umbrella.
What’s on: Benidorm celebrates Christmas in style, and it’s a popular time for winter sun.
Merry Christmas!
Weather to watch for
Benidorm’s weather is kind for most of the year, but three things are worth knowing.
- Summer heat: July and August average 30–31°C, and some days are hotter. Drink plenty, use high-factor sun cream and keep out of the sun in the middle of the day.
- Autumn downpours: September and October bring most of the year’s rain, often in a few short, heavy storms. Most pass within hours, but check the forecast before a day trip into the mountains.
- Cool winter evenings: from December to February nights drop to 6–7°C, so pack a proper jacket even if the days feel like spring.
We think it’s fair to say that the weather plays a large part in deciding when to go on holiday; some love the heat, others less so.
And while some of us don’t even pack our swimming gear, preferring daytrips and walks, there are those who live for the water.
Our view, well, we’d go to Benidorm any month of the year!
Planning your trip? See our Benidorm Events Guide, our Top 10 Benidorm Hotels and the Show Calendar.
