SeasonMapNerja weather in September
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September in Nerja: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Nerja · #31 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 95/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nerja climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 78°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 18 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 45 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nerja in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Spain, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nerja's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherNerja's weather peaks July–September.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nerja in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Swimming season
15 Jun – 20 Oct · usuallySea warm enoughThe Alboran sea is warm enough for a comfortable swim from about mid-June into late October, which is longer than the beach cafes stay busy. The coves east towards Maro are the ones worth the walk.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nerja — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nerja?
Nerja in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Nerja?
- September in Nerja: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nerja on SeasonMap's comfort score (95/100).
- What is the weather like in Nerja in September?
- In September, Nerja averages a daily high of 27.4°C and a low of 21°C, with about 17.5 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nerja in September?
- Nerja has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in September.
Other months in Nerja
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Similar destinations in Southern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Sierra Nevada's Summer lifts and bike park around 20 Jun – 15 Sep, and Marbella's Beach clubs and chiringuitos open around 1 Apr – 15 Oct.