Month guide · Nerja, Spain

Nerja in February: weather and what to expect

February highs in Nerja are now 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 14°C. In February, Nerja averages highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C, with about 8 rainy days and 54 mm of rain. Crowds in Andalusia are low.

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

Average high Town-level16°CLow 10°C
Sea temperature Modelled14°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level854 mm in total
UV index Modelled3Moderate at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalLowAndalusia as a whole

Is February a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Nerja in February yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through February

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

Highs climb about 1°C over the month. A day above 20°C happens in roughly 1 February in 2; nights below 5°C in about 1 in 4.

February in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureJanuaryFebruaryMarch
Average high16°C16°C18°C
Average low10°C10°C12°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)888
Total rainfall61 mm54 mm60 mm
Daylight (mid-month)9 h 54 min10 h 50 min11 h 54 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalLowNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in February 2025: about 35% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in February 2027

No national or regional public holidays.

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact10 h 50 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Nerja
Gádor, Andalusia17°C6125 km
Almería, Andalusia17°C5126 km
Costacabana, Andalusia17°C5133 km
Utrera, Andalusia17°C6176 km
Lora del Río, Andalusia17°C6178 km

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

How February is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

February highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and February rainfall is down about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in February went from 1.7 to 2.9 a year on average.

Questions about Nerja in February

How warm is Nerja in February?

Average highs are 16°C and lows 10°C. January averages 16°C and March 18°C.

Does it rain much in Nerja in February?

About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 54 mm in total over the month.

Is Nerja busy in February?

In February 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 35% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Nerja in February?

About 10 h 50 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