About Fuengirola
Family-friendly Costa del Sol resort with long beaches and Sohail Castle
Quick Facts
Population
82,000
Area (km²)
10 km²
Sunny Days/Year
300 days
Beaches
8
Best Season
Apr-Oct
Avg. Temperature
18°C
Daylight, UV and air quality in Fuengirola
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:45
- Sunset
- 18:58
- Golden hour
- 18:24
- Blue hour
- 19:25
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Fuengirola month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
May – October
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 15° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
| Night | 9° | 9° | 11° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 10° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 44 | 48 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 56 | 66 | 61 |
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 8.3 | 9.6 | 10.4 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 13.4 | 12.8 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Fuengirola month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
June – August
Driest month
July · 1%
Wettest month
November · 23%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 22% | 21% | 19% | 18% | 11% | 3% | 1% | 2% | 11% | 20% | 23% | 22% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Top Attractions
Fuengirola Beach
8km of golden sandy beaches with Blue Flag status, perfect for swimming and water sports
Bioparc Fuengirola
Award-winning zoo recreating natural habitats with over 120 species from Madagascar and beyond
Sohail Castle
10th-century Moorish fortress offering panoramic views and hosting summer concerts
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Málaga is from April to June and September to October. These months offer pleasant beach weather without the intense summer heat. The Costa del Sol lives up to its name with over 300 days of sunshine. Summer is busy but enjoyable for beach holidays, while winter is mild and perfect for cultural exploration.
Climate Overview
Málaga has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, one of the warmest in mainland Europe. Winters are exceptionally mild (12-17°C) and summers are hot but moderated by sea breezes (25-32°C). The city enjoys over 300 days of sunshine and only around 50 rainy days annually, making it ideal for year-round visits.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 17° | 8° | 55 |
February | 17° | 9° | 50 |
March | 19° | 10° | 45 |
April | 21° | 12° | 40 |
May | 24° | 15° | 20 |
June | 28° | 19° | 10 |
July | 31° | 22° | 2 |
August | 31° | 22° | 5 |
September | 28° | 19° | 20 |
October | 24° | 15° | 50 |
November | 20° | 11° | 65 |
December | 17° | 9° | 70 |