April · Spain
Best time to visit Nerja in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nerja in April
Average temperature 18°C, 48 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.5/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Nerja scores 7.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nerja's Balcón de Europa and cliff-backed coves make it the eastern Costa del Sol's calmest resort.
April holds up well in Nerja — 7th best month
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
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.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Nerja — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nerja in April?
- In April, Nerja averages 18°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Nerja?
- April earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nerja in April?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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