Andalusia, Spain
Benamargosa
Benamargosa is a village in Andalusia, Spain. It has a population of about 1,560 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now24°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Population1,560
Local time09:10
36.83° N, 4.19° WElevation 109 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code29718October: high / low25° / 16°
Rain this month58mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Best: May–Jun · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Benamargosa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:35 · 18:2810 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:22Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in August
Coolest month8°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
67 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Benamargosa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 40%
Today26 Oct29°14°
Tue27 Oct29°16°
Wed28 Oct28°16°
Thu29 Oct27°16°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct28°15°
Sat31 Oct28°14°
Sun1 Nov25°14°
Mon2 Nov25°11°
Tue3 Nov24°13°
When to go to Benamargosa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 76 | 78 | 82 | 83 | 88 | 86 | 76 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 81 | 80 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 18° |
| Low | 8° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 9° |
| Rain (mm) | 67 | 57 | 51 | 54 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 58 | 97 | 101 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
What's on in Benamargosa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Benamargosa
10 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Vélez-MálagaBuilt 1401
10 km
Alcazaba de Vélez-Málaga
13 km
Toscanos
9.7 km
Real Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Gracia
9.9 km
Convento de Jesús, María y José
14 km
Bentomiz CastleMuseum3.5 km
Museo de la Pasa
Museum9.6 km
Museo de Vélez-MálagaMore museums: Museo de los Verdiales
Outdoors around Benamargosa
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Via ferrata Cueva de la VentanaClimbing
0.2 kmVia ferrata Fuente GordaClimbing
0.3 kmEl EgidoViewpoints
1 kmAquavelisWater parks
1.2 kmTorre de AtalayaViewpoints
2.3 kmAlmanatCamp sites
2.5 kmNature around Benamargosa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Benamargosa
Earthquakes around Benamargosa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195017magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 54 km
6.3Oulad Amghar 44 km ↑2016 · 140 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 60 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 149 km
Towns and villages around Benamargosa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
La Zubia2.8 kmLas Zorrillas3 kmCútar3 kmTriana3.1 kmAtalayas3.5 kmAlmáchar3.5 kmLos Romanes3.7 kmEl Borge4.3 kmComares5 kmLos Vados5.4 kmLa Viñuela5.6 kmViñuela5.6 kmBenamocarra5.7 kmIznate5.8 kmReal Alto6.6 kmHuertas Altas6.6 kmTrapiche6.9 kmCabrillas7.3 kmReal Bajo7.9 kmMacharavialla8.3 kmRubite8.3 kmCajís8.5 kmMoclinejo8.9 kmValdés9.6 kmVélez-Málaga10 kmHuertas Bajas10 kmAlcaucín10 kmPeriana10 kmCanillas de Aceituno11 kmLos Puertas11 kmToril11 kmAlmayate Alto11 kmBenagalbón12 kmLos Valverde12 kmMondrón12 kmEl Hornillo12 kmLas Casillas12 kmTotalán12 kmChilches12 kmValle Niza13 kmRiogordo13 kmAlmayate Bajo13 kmBaños de Vilo13 kmBenajarafe13 kmOlías13 kmArenas13 kmTorre del Mar14 kmLa Caleta14 kmTorre de Benagalbón14 kmCaleta de Vélez14 kmDaimalos15 kmSedella15 kmColmenar15 km
Benamargosa from above
Around Benamargosa36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Reservoir La ViñuelaNature4.7 kmCueva del Boquete de ZafarrayaNature14 kmEmbalse de El LimoneroNature23 kmCueva del HiguerónNature16 kmLagunilla de La TorcaNature16 kmPlaya de la Caleta, MálagaNature22 kmPlaya de El PaloNature20 kmPlaya de PedregalejoNature20 kmLa MaromaMountain15 kmNavachicaMountain34 kmCerro del LuceroMountain27 kmPico del ChamizoMountain20 kmTajo del AlmendrónMountain32 kmPico del CieloMountain34 kmIglesia de San Juan Bautista, Vélez-MálagaMonument10 kmAlcazaba de Vélez-MálagaMonument10 kmToscanosMonument13 kmReal Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de GraciaMonument9.7 kmConvento de Jesús, María y JoséMonument9.9 kmBentomiz CastleMonument14 kmCueva del Boquete de ZafarrayaMonument14 kmTorre AtalayaMonument3.7 kmMuseo de la PasaMuseum3.5 kmMuseo de Vélez-MálagaMuseum9.6 kmMuseo de la Semana Santa de Vélez-MálagaMuseum9.8 kmMuseo de la Ciudad de Vélez MálagaMuseum9.6 kmMuseo de Artes PopularesMuseum12 kmMálaga Centro AlamedaStation25 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoFerry port24 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaFerry port24 kmMálagaPlace24 kmVélez-MálagaPlace10 kmRincón de la VictoriaPlace15 kmTorroxPlace23 kmAlgarroboPlace15 kmBenamocarraPlace5.7 km
Postal code
29718
Getting to Benamargosa
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
32 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
54 kmCórdoba AirportODB
126 kmMálaga Centro AlamedaRailway station
25 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoMuelle Uno
24 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaAntigua Estación Marítima
24 kmPlaces near Benamargosa
Places with a climate like Benamargosa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Benamargosa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benamargosa.
What is the hottest month in Benamargosa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Benamargosa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benamargosa?
January is the wettest month with about 67 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
What is the postal code of Benamargosa?
The postal code of Benamargosa is 29718.