October · Spain
Best time to visit Mijas in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mijas in October
Average temperature 18°C, 64 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
8.7/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Mijas scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mijas is a whitewashed village above Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, known for its donkey taxis and sea views.
October is one of the strongest months in Mijas (5th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Mijas at 8.7/10 (5th of 12), just behind May at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mijas in October?
- In October, Mijas averages 18°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Mijas?
- October earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mijas in October?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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