Best time to visit Benidorm, Spain

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The best time to visit Benidorm is May-June

Benidorm is a place lots of people visit almost all year round, but if you’re looking for the best time to go, May-June is definitely the time you should visit. This is based on a number of factors such as the weather, cost of flights and accommodation, peak travel periods and more.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Benidorm can reach a maximum of 28℃ (83℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 8℃ (46℉) around February.

The days are longest in Benidorm in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. On average it rains the most days in January, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.

Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Benidorm below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

July

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Benidorm seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Benidorm as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Benidorm is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Benidorm

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Benidorm for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Benidorm climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Benidorm for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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NOV
DEC

Benidorm in January

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Benidorm in February

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 5 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Benidorm in March

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 10 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Benidorm in April

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Benidorm in May

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 22 days
  • Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 6 days
22 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Benidorm in June

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Benidorm in July

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 71%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Benidorm in August

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Benidorm in September

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 70%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Benidorm in October

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Benidorm in November

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 19 days
  • Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 9 days
19 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Benidorm in December

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 24 days
  • Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 6 days
24 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Benidorm in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Benidorm is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 27℃ (81℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Benidorm is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Benidorm is generally around January, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of January too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Benidorm, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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