Month guide · Mijas, Spain

Mijas in April: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 16°C. In April, Mijas averages highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C, with about 6 rainy days and 37 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in March and 3°C cooler than in May. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level17°CLow 10°C
Sea temperature Modelled16°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level637 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is April a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 16°C with about 6 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through April

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 2°C over the month.

April in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureMarchAprilMay
Average high15°C17°C20°C
Average low8°C10°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)664
Total rainfall51 mm37 mm22 mm
Daylight (mid-month)11 h 54 min13 h 05 min14 h 05 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in April 2025: about 55% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in April 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact13 h 05 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Mijas
Écija, Andalusia22°C8112 km
Los Molares, Andalusia22°C8115 km
La Lantejuela, Andalusia22°C899 km
La Luisiana, Andalusia22°C8117 km
El Arahal, Andalusia22°C8110 km

The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.

How April is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

April highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 55% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 1.6 to 3.1 a year on average.

Questions about Mijas in April

Is April a good time to visit Mijas?

Our rules rate April good for walking and cycling (highs of 16°C with about 6 rainy days).

How warm is Mijas in April?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 10°C. March averages 15°C and May 20°C.

Does it rain much in Mijas in April?

About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 37 mm in total over the month.

Is Mijas busy in April?

In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Mijas in April?

About 13 h 05 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology