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Costa del Sol in July: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Costa del Sol in July is climatically well suited to family holidays, beach holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 27 °C, and the sea is about 22 °C. With about 0 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
91/100 · #2
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#1
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#2
Published best categories: Overall, Beach, Family
Costa del Sol · JulyPhoto: Nan Palmero from San Antonio, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 27 °C
- Average low
- 22 °C
- Sea
- 22 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 0 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 10 h/day
- Humidity
- 67 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 9.5 | 70 | 3.0 | 20 | 87 |
| July (selected) | 27 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 9.6 | 67 | 2.8 | 22 | 91 |
| August | 27 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 8.5 | 69 | 2.8 | 24 | 92 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: July (91/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | -4 | -2.9 °C | -2.6 °C | +1.1 | +7.3 mm | -0.1 h | +3 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.4 °C |
| August | +1 | +0.5 °C | +0.9 °C | +0.7 | +2.2 mm | -1.1 h | +2.2 % | ±0 m/s | +1.4 °C |
All twelve months in context

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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Costa del Sol in July?
The average daily high is around 27 °C, with an average daily low of about 22 °C.
Can you swim in Costa del Sol in July?
The sea is about 22 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Costa del Sol in July?
The curated estimate is about 0 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 1 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Costa del Sol. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. July is one of them.