Benalmádena, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Benalmádena, Spain? If you're planning to go to Benalmádena, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Benalmádena, Spain

Based on the climate and weather in Benalmádena, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Benalmádena, Spain by month

January

January in Benalmádena can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear

February

If you vacation in Benalmádena during February, you are likely to find that it can be chilly.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Socks
Long skirts
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses

March

March in Benalmádena is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Dresses

April

If you go to Benalmádena in April, you will notice that it is balmy. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof footwear

May

If you visit Benalmádena during May, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

June

If you vacation in Benalmádena during June, you are likely to find that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Snow boots
Dresses
Sandals
Ski jacket
If you plan to ski, other ski equipment

July

If you vacation in Benalmádena during July, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Dresses
Ski jacket
Sunglasses
Snow boots
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
If you plan to ski, other ski equipment

August

If you visit Benalmádena during August, you are likely to find that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to snow once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Ski jacket
Snow boots
Shorts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
If you plan to ski, other ski equipment
Sandals
Dresses

September

September is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Shorts
Skirts
Waterproof footwear

October

October in Benalmádena is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear

November

November in Benalmádena is mild. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof luggage

December

December in Benalmádena is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Benalmádena, Spain

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Benalmádena, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Benalmádena
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing

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