October Weather in Nerja, Spain - 2024

Nerja is a coastal town located along Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) not very far from Málaga. Though it is rich in history and cultural heritage nowadays the main attractions are its mesmerizing beaches and thriving resorts.

Nerja was once a small fishing village under Muslim rule called "Narixa", which means "Abundant source" (of water). The town is famous for the caves which home to the world's most unique stalactites and stalagmites. Besides this, the town has an unmatched combination of both beaches and cliffs and shores. The coast near Nerja has many breathtaking sights and offers a lot of scenic walks.

Weather October 2024 in Nerja Spain:

Generally, October in Nerja will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.5 inches / 63 mm of rain during the month of October.
Very comfortable (not humid) with nice temperatures

October weather in Nerja Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in October in Nerja, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if October is comfortable or humid

Generally, October in Nerja will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 62°F / 17°C.

Nerja has rainy days in October. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.5 inches / 63 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for October 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

October weather in Nerja Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in October in Nerja, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Nerja in October

Generally, you can expect in October an average temperature of 78°F / 26°C during the day and an average of 62°F / 17°C during the night. In October, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 89°F / 32°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 50°F / 10°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And slightly more than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 69°F / 21°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Nerja during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Nerja during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 105°F / 41°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 73°F / 23°C. When comparing October with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than September, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. And slightly more than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Nerja each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Nerja during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Nerja during the year.

- Can you expect rain in October in Nerja?

Generally, you can expect about 9 rain days in October, with on average 2.5 inches / 63 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, August is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.2 inches / 6 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 4 inches / 102 mmmm. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is a lot more than September, which sees around 1.3 inches / 33 mm of rain. And a lot less than November, which sees around 3.6 inches / 92 mm of rain

Rain days for Nerja during the year.
Rain days for Nerja during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 1 and 2 days. March is the month with the most rain days with around 10 days. When comparing October with the month before and after, this is slightly more than September, which sees around 6 days of rain. And almost equal to November, which sees an average of between 9 and 10 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Nerja for October

You can expect in October, the water temperature for Nerja to be between 71°F / 22°C and 66°F / 19°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 77°F / 25°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from October with the month before and after, October has a water temperature almost equal to September, with a water temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from November, that is around 68°F / 20°C.

Water temperature for Nerja during the year.
Water temperature for Nerja during the year.

- Can you expect in October a lot of sunny days in Nerja

Generally, you can expect around 9 sunny days in October and around 15 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 19 sunny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. When comparing October with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to September, with around 10 sunny days. And almost equal to November, with around 10 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Nerja
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Nerja

We have looked at the sunny days in Nerja. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 9 and 10 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing October with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is slightly higher than September, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. And almost equal to November, with around 8 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in October in Nerja?

Generally, October in Nerja will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Nerja to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing October with the month before and after, this is slightly less than September, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Nerja
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Nerja

What to do in Nerja Spain in October

Some places that are really worth paying a visit:

  • The Beaches: Nerja has a number of beaches each with distinct characteristics and amusement to offer.
  • Museo de Nerja (Museum of Nerja), the museum is a good place to see the history of Nerja. The entrance fee of €4 (approx. $4, £3, $6 CAD, $6 AUD) is reasonable. You can also purchase a combined ticket with access to the nearby caves. https://entradas.cuevadenerja.es/en
  • Balcón de Europa (Balcony of Europe), an astonishing piece of art present at the top of a cliff and the view from the cliff is enough to mitigate all your sorrows and make you feel a little more alive.
  • Cueva de Nerja, According to some sources the 3rd. most visited tourist destinations in Spain. The cave is home to the largest stalagmite rock in the world. The caves are almost an art gallery that exhibits some of the oldest pieces of art known to man. Some caves are said to be more than 3000 years old. There is a free visit, from Monday to Friday at 9:30 hours for 60 people, but only for members of the European Union. https://entradas.cuevadenerja.es/en
  • Acueducto Del Aguila, a marvelous piece of civil work built in the 19th century to serve the purpose of transporting water to sugar mills.

Is it humid in Nerja Spain in October?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Nerja Spain in October. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in October in Nerja, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Nerja during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of October, you can expect that Nerja will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Nerja
Humidity level for Nerja

Is October a good time to go to Nerja Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether October is a good time to go to Nerja is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Nerja in October, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In October, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 62°F / 17°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 9 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.5 inches / 63 mm of rain during October. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that October a good time to go to Nerja Spain for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Nerja Spain in October?

In Nerja, it does not rain all day in October. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 2.5 inches / 63 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Nerja Spain, there are, on average 9 sunny days and 15 partly sunny days in October. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is October the rainiest month in Nerja Spain?

October is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Nerja, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

March is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 10 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 2 days.

March is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 4 inches / 102 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.2 inches / 6 mm of rain.

Is October the most sunniest month in Nerja Spain?

October is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Nerja, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 9 sunny days, and 15 partly suny days. March is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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