Month guide · Mijas, Spain

Mijas in September: weather and what to expect

September is the last month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Mijas. September highs in Mijas are now 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In September, Mijas averages highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C, with about 3 rainy days and 24 mm of rain. 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-level23°CLow 16°C
Sea temperature Modelled22°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level324 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is September a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 23°C with about 3 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through September

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

Highs fall about 3°C over the month.

September in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAugustSeptemberOctober
Average high27°C23°C20°C
Average low19°C16°C13°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)137
Total rainfall5 mm24 mm54 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 36 min12 h 28 min11 h 19 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in September 2025: about 60% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in September 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact12 h 28 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Mijas
La Lantejuela, Andalusia30°C499 km
El Rubio, Andalusia30°C490 km
Marinaleda, Andalusia30°C491 km
La Puebla de Cazalla, Andalusia30°C492 km
El Coronil, Andalusia30°C4104 km

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

How September is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

September highs are 1.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and September rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in September went from 5.6 to 9.1 a year on average.

Questions about Mijas in September

Is September a good time to visit Mijas?

Our rules rate September good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 3 rainy days).

How warm is Mijas in September?

Average highs are 23°C and lows 16°C. August averages 27°C and October 20°C.

Does it rain much in Mijas in September?

About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 24 mm in total over the month.

Is Mijas busy in September?

In September 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 60% 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 September?

About 12 h 28 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