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Weather & Climate in Benidorm, Spain
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benidorm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 31.8 sq mi (82.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5382°N, 0.1310°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
354 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 2, 1999 | 12 km ESE of Calasparra, Spain | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 29 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Jun 20, 2003 | 10 km E of Torrevieja, Spain | M4.4 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 10 km SE of Almansa, Spain | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1 km NNW of Sagra, Spain | M4.2 | 32 km | 6 km |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Moraira, Spain | M4.1 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Nov 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Villajoyosa, Spain | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 28 km ENE of El Perelló, Spain | M4.1 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Apr 16, 2004 | 10 km NW of Mazarrón, Spain | M4.0 | 146 km | 0 km |
| Aug 14, 1999 | 5 km S of Calasparra, Spain | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1 km WSW of Barxeta, Spain | M4.0 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2018 | 5 km NNE of Mula, Spain | M3.9 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Nov 14, 1998 | 28 km SE of El Campello, Spain | M3.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1995 | 0 km E of Ceuti, Spain | M3.7 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Jun 21, 2001 | 6 km ESE of Pliego, Spain | M3.7 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Nov 12, 1999 | 1 km SE of Monóvar, Spain | M3.7 | 62 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 1997 | 1 km WNW of Las Torres de Cotillas, Spain | M3.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2006 | 6 km W of Benferri, Spain | M3.7 | 91 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in |
Benidorm has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.3").