Benidorm Weather Forecasts and Today's Weather in Benidorm Spain

BENIDORM WEATHER FORECAST

The weather and climate in Benidorm is excellent. Benidorm is the biggest tourist resort and destination on the Costa Blanca coast of Spain and enjoys more than 2,800 hours of sunshine each year with an average annual temperature of 19.3 degrees Celsius.

Because the Benidorm weather and climate is so favourable, Benidorm has become a popular tourist destination for sun lovers enjoying approximately 325 sunny days each year with the population of Benidorm rising to well over 500,000 people at the height of the summer tourist season.

Many people are also choosing to live in Benidorm due to the excellent all-year round weather conditions. Once a small fishing village, Benidorm exploded in size during the 1960's due to the introduction of cheap package holidays which brought mass tourism to Benidorm.

This page gives you information on all aspects of Benidorm weather. We have a description of Benidorm's climate, we have today's weather, we have up-to-the-minute current weather temperature for Benidorm as well as a more detailed 10 day forecast for the forthcoming weather in Benidorm.

CURRENT BENIDORM WEATHER FORECAST AND TODAY'S WEATHER FOR BENIDORM

We show you today's weather in Benidorm, the latest current temperature in Benidorm and the conditions in Benidorm i.e. sun, cloud, rain, overcast, clear, etc as well the humidity, pressure, wind direction and wind gust strength. We also show the predicted daily high and low temperatures and chances of showers and rain to help you with any travel plans.

You can click on the graphic and get a much more detailed weather outlook including: tomorrow's weather in Benidorm, a weather map showing any pressure systems, visibility, UV, pollen count, dew point, where the weather station providing this data is located, a 5 day, 7 day (week forecast) and 10 day forecast for Benidorm weather.

BENIDORM WEATHER IN THE SUMMER

The weather in summer in Benidorm is typically very hot with little to no rainfall. Summer temperatures in Benidorm will mostly be between 25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius during the day. Temperatures at night in the summer in Benidorm rarely drop below 15 degrees Celsius.

Because Benidorm's humidity is low you won't feel the temperature is as high as it really is. Do take precautions and keep out of the sun between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock. Always wear a high sun cream factor especially if you are on Benidorm's beaches. Fortunately on most days you will most likely have cooling sea breezes.

If you are renting or hiring a villa or apartment in Benidorm in the summer you may well want to look to rent a villa or apartment with air conditioning or at least one with fans otherwise you may have trouble sleeping at night, especially if you are coming on holiday from a northern European country where the temperatures are much lower.

Benidorm weather in June. The average temperature for June in Benidorm is 23 degrees Celsius. Typical June weather in Benidorm is excellent as the days are sunny yet not too hot (compared to July and August). To dress for the June weather bring T-shirts and shorts and perhaps a light top for evening wear. The sea temperature in June for Benidorm is a nice warm swimmable 20 degrees Celsius.

Benidorm weather in July. Perhaps the best month to visit Benidorm as July has the most sunshine hours and the least rainfall of the whole year. The average temperature for July in Benidorm is a very hot 26 degrees Celsius. Typical July weather in Benidorm is clear and sunny days and warm to hot evenings and virtually no rainfall. To dress for the July weather bring lots of T-shirts and shorts. The sea temperature in July for Benidorm is a very warm swimmable 24 degrees Celsius.

Benidorm weather in August. In August Benidorm weather can be almost unbearably hot with some days reaching 40 degrees Celsius or more. The average monthly temperature for August in Benidorm is a very hot 27 degrees Celsius. Typical August weather in Benidorm is clear and sunny with no rainfall and hot evenings. To dress for the August weather bring lots of T-shirts and shorts, you would feel uncomfortable wearing long trousers it is so hot in August. The sea temperature in August for Benidorm is a very hot 25 degrees Celsius.

Benidorm weather in September. In September Benidorm weather is excellent because many of the tourists have left yet temperatures are still high with an average monthly temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. Typical September weather in Benidorm is clear and sunny with perhaps some rainfall in the form of brief showers. To dress for the September weather generally it is still T-shirts and shorts although bring some jeans and long trousers just in case for the evenings. The sea temperature in September for Benidorm is a very nice 24 degrees Celsius, perfect for swimming.

BENIDORM WEATHER IN THE AUTUMN

The autumn is a good time to visit Benidorm and the rest of the Costa Blanca because the autumn weather is usually mild and sunny with some days being very hot although evenings can be cool. There is a chance of some rainfall. The Mediterranean Sea remains warm and you can still swim well into October. In the autumn there are likely to be the occasional electrical thunderstorms with lightning and torrential rainfall sometimes resulting in flooding.

Benidorm weather in October. In October Benidorm weather is often warm and sunny with an average monthly temperature dropping down to 21 degrees Celsius. For rainfall October is usually the wettest month for Benidorm. To dress for the October weather in Benidorm bring a mixture of T-shirts, shorts, jumpers, jeans and long trousers to cover all possible conditions. The sea temperature in October for Benidorm is 21 degrees Celsius which for most people is still warm enough to swim.

Benidorm weather in November. In November Benidorm weather is changeable but often fairly warm and usually sunny with an average monthly temperature of 15 degrees Celsius although there is always a chance of rainfall. To dress for the November weather in Benidorm bring a mixture of T-shirts, shorts, jumpers, jeans and long trousers to cover all possible conditions. The average sea temperature in November for Benidorm is 18 degrees Celsius which is at a point where most people wouldn't swim.

BENIDORM WEATHER IN THE WINTER

The weather in Benidorm in winter is very mild compared to northern Europe. Most winter days in Benidorm are clear and sunny with little rainfall. The temperatures are unpredictable and can vary greatly in winter however, one day it can be over 20 degrees Celsius and you will be walking around in your t-shirt, on another day it can be 6 degrees Celsius and feel very cold.

If you are visiting Benidorm in winter be careful to ensure that if you rent a villa or apartment that it has some form of heating, preferably central heating. Houses in Spain are built so that they are cool in summer but that unfortunately means they are not insulated and can be very cold in winter.

Even in the winter it doesn't rain much in Benidorm with the exception being when Benidorm experiences a 'Gota Fria' - this happens when the temperature suddenly drops resulting in incredible torrential rain and flooding. The Gota Fria also creates huge waves and high tides which often destroys Benidorm's beaches.

Benidorm weather in December. In December Benidorm weather is changeable, sometimes warm but often cool during the daytime with an average monthly temperature of 12 degrees Celsius. There is little rainfall in December but nights are cold. To dress for the December weather in Benidorm bring warm clothing such as jeans, jumpers, coat and long trousers. The average sea temperature in December for Benidorm is 15 degrees Celsius and too cold for most people to consider swimming.

Benidorm weather in January. In January Benidorm weather is usually cold, although sometimes mild with an average monthly temperature of 11 degrees Celsius. There is little rainfall in January but nights are cold and sometimes near freezing point. To dress for the January weather in Benidorm bring warm clothing such as jeans, jumpers, coat and long trousers. The average sea temperature in January for Benidorm is 14 degrees Celsius and too cold for most people to consider swimming.

Benidorm weather in February. In February Benidorm weather is usually cold, although sometimes mild to warm with an average monthly temperature of 12 degrees Celsius. The chance of rainfall increases in February and nights are cold. To dress for the February weather in Benidorm bring warm clothing such as jeans, jumpers, coat and long trousers. The average sea temperature in February for Benidorm is 14 degrees Celsius and too cold for most people to consider swimming.

BENIDORM WEATHER IN THE SPRING

Benidorm's weather and climate in Spring picks up especially after March when the beaches begin to become popular once more. There is a chance of rainfall but the days are often clear and sunny although evenings can still be quite cool until we get into May. Sea temperatures remain cold until May when they start to climb rapidly.

Benidorm weather in March. In March Benidorm weather is usually mild with many nice sunny days with an average monthly temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. The chance of rainfall is still fairly high and nights are still cold. To dress for the March weather in Benidorm bring warm clothing such as jeans, jumpers, coat and long trousers as well as some T-shirts. The average sea temperature in March for Benidorm is 14 degrees Celsius and too cold for most people to consider swimming.

Benidorm weather in April. In April Benidorm weather is usually heating up rapidly with many nice warm sunny days with an average monthly temperature of 16 degrees Celsius. The chance of rainfall decreases although nights are still cool. To dress for the April weather in Benidorm bring a mixture of warm clothing such as jeans, jumpers and long trousers as well as some T-shirts and shorts. The average sea temperature in April for Benidorm is 15 degrees Celsius and still too cold for most people to consider swimming.

Benidorm weather in May. In May Benidorm weather is superb with many hot and sunny days with a very pleasant average monthly temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. Expect fairly little chance of rainfall, nights are now warm. To dress for the May weather in Benidorm bring mostly summer clothing such as T-shirts and shorts with some warm clothing just in case such as jeans, a jumper and long trousers. The average sea temperature in May for Benidorm is 17 degrees Celsius which see many people start to venture into the sea to swim.

BENIDORM CLIMATE

Benidorm is situated on the Costa Blanca and The World Health Organisation describes the climate of the Costa Blanca as one of being the best in the world. Benidorm's summers are hot but not too hot due to the cooling Mediterranean sea breezes and the winters in Benidorm are mild with many clear blue sunny days. Benidorm's climate and weather is very healthy especially for sufferers of arthritis. Benidorm enjoys its own unique micro-climate due to it being protected by mountains that shield it from the cold Levante winds from the north.

Many people are confused as to the difference between weather and climate. We can describe the climate in Benidorm as being based on long-term measurement of the weather with satellites, radar, charts and other meteorological equipment.

This gives a typical idea of what the conditions of Benidorm will be for certain times of the year. The weather however is a short-term snapshot and each day can be completely different. Reading this section on the climate of Benidorm gives you an idea of what you should expect each season and month to be like when visiting Benidorm.

AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES IN BENIDORM

The table below illustrates the average temperature (both in Celsius and Fahrenheit) per month for Benidorm

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
11°C	12°C	14°C	16°C	20°C	23°C	26°C	27°C	24°C	21°C	15°C	12°C
51°F	53°F	57°F	60°F	68°F	73°F	78°F	80°F	75°F	70°F	59°F	53°F

AVERAGE MONTHLY SEA TEMPERATURES IN BENIDORM

The table below illustrates the average sea temperature (in Celsius) per month for Benidorm

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
14°C	14°C	14°C	15°C	17°C	20°C	24°C	25°C	24°C	21°C	18°C	15°C

AVERAGE HOURS OF SUN PER DAY IN BENIDORM

The table below illustrates the average number of hours of sun per each month for Benidorm

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
6	7	7	9	10	11	12	11	9	7	6	6

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