ESNERJATravel guide

Weather in Nerja

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Full forecast: climate, sea, UV and air quality

320+ days of sunshine per yearLive marine dataUpdated every 30 min
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23°

Feels like 24° · Partly cloudy

75%
8 km/h SE
34 km
UV 3
08:24 19:36 Water 23°

The sea today

Water temp.

23°C

Refreshing

Sea conditions

Mar en calma

Waves 0.2m · 4s

Swell direction

E

111°

Currents

0.4 km/h

SO

Today's tidesRange: 0.32m

Low tide 01:00

-0.60m

High tide 08:00

-0.34m

Low tide 12:00

-0.48m

High tide 18:00

-0.28m

7-day forecast

Hoy

10-17

⛈️
24°
20°
73%🌧️UV 5

Mañana

10-18

⛈️
21°
18°
68%🌧️UV 5

Lunes

10-19

🌦️
21°
18°
74%🌧️UV 3

Martes

10-20

☁️
22°
17°
18%🌧️UV 5

Miércoles

10-21

☁️
25°
17°
6%🌧️UV 5

Jueves

10-22

⛅
23°
19°
UV 5

Viernes

10-23

☁️
22°
19°
UV 4

Hour by hour today

11:00⛅23°8% 💧9 km/hUV 2
Now⛅23°5% 💧8 km/hUV 3
13:00⛅23°28% 💧7 km/hUV 4
14:00☁️23°53% 💧8 km/hUV 5
15:00☁️24°48% 💧7 km/hUV 5
16:00☁️23°48% 💧7 km/hUV 4
17:00☁️23°28% 💧8 km/hUV 3
18:00☁️22°43% 💧5 km/hUV 1
19:00☁️22°35% 💧5 km/hUV 1
20:00🌦️21°38% 💧4 km/hUV 0
21:00⛈️21°55% 💧6 km/h
22:00⛈️21°73% 💧4 km/h

UV Radiation

UV Index3 — Moderate

Wear sunglasses and sunscreen

UV throughout today

06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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18
19
20
21

Air quality & pollen

Air quality index (EU AQI)

26Aceptable
PM1014.2 µg/m³
PM2.56.7 µg/m³

Pollen level today

Muy bajo

🌿Mugwort
Very low

If you suffer from allergies, consult your doctor before outdoor activities.

Weather data from Open-Meteo. Last updated: 17 Oct, 12:37.Updated every 30 minutes.

🎯 Outdoor Score — What to do today?

Real-time score for each activity type, based on current weather conditions in the best zone.

70

Beach

🟡 Muy bueno

Buen día para ir a la playa.

Best zone: Burriana

60

Hiking

🟡 Bueno

Buen día para caminar.

Best zone: Maro

85

Water sports

🟢 Excelente

Mar en calma. Condiciones perfectas para kayak, paddle surf o snorkel.

Best zone: Burriana

55

Urban

🟡 Bueno

Posible lluvia. Lleva paraguas y visita la Cueva de Nerja o el Museo.

Best zone: Centro

Weather by zone

Specific conditions in each area of Nerja. Click to see details and microclimate.

Frequently asked questions about Nerja weather

When is the best time to visit Nerja?+
Nerja enjoys over 320 days of sunshine per year. May to October is ideal for the beach, with temperatures of 25–32°C. Winter is mild (15–18°C), perfect for hiking and cultural tourism.
What is the sea water temperature in Nerja?+
Sea temperature in Nerja ranges from 15°C in winter to 26°C in summer. From June to October the water exceeds 20°C, with July–September being the warmest months for swimming.
Are there tides on Nerja's beaches?+
Yes, although the Mediterranean has very gentle tides (20–30 cm range). In Nerja they are barely noticeable, but may slightly affect sand space on smaller beaches like Calahonda or Carabeo.
Is it safe to swim in Nerja today?+
Check the "Sea Today" panel on this page for the current swell, currents and water temperature. In general, Nerja's beaches have calm waters for most of the year.
How is the air quality in Nerja?+
Nerja usually has excellent air quality thanks to sea breezes and the absence of heavy industry. The AQI index rarely exceeds 50 ("Good"), although olive and grass pollen can rise in spring.