Andalusia, Spain
Vélez-Málaga
Vélez-Málaga is a town in Andalusia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 86,048 (2025). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now23°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Population86,048
Local time17:25
36.78° N, 4.10° WElevation 62 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code29700October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month56mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeMay–Jun · Oct
Best: May–Jun · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vélez-Málaga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:32 · 19:3010 h 57 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 18:18Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jun · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in August
Coolest month9°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
66 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Vélez-Málaga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 12 km/h · humidity 63%
Today24 Oct25°17°
Sun25 Oct24°17°
Mon26 Oct25°19°
Tue27 Oct25°19°
Wed28 Oct25°18°
Thu29 Oct25°18°
Fri30 Oct24°18°
Sat31 Oct24°18°
Sun1 Nov23°17°
Mon2 Nov22°17°6.3 mm
When to go to Vélez-Málaga
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 | 78 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 88 | 89 | 80 | 77 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 83 |
| High | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 18° |
| Low | 9° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 66 | 57 | 50 | 53 | 26 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 56 | 96 | 101 |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Sea | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 16° |
What's on in Vélez-Málaga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Vélez-Málaga's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in Vélez-Málaga
0.2 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Vélez-MálagaBuilt 1401
0.4 km
Alcazaba de Vélez-Málaga
0.2 km
Convento de Jesús, María y José
0.4 km
Real Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Gracia
0.4 km
historical centre of Vélez-Málaga
0.2 km
Antiguo Convento de San José de la Soledad
Museum0.5 km
Museo de la Semana Santa de Vélez-Málaga
Museum0.6 km
Museo de Vélez-MálagaMore museums: Casa Cervantes · Centro de Arte Contemporáneo · Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga
Outdoors around Vélez-Málaga
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mirador de la MaromaViewpoints
0.4 kmAquavelisWater parks
1.2 kmPuerto del ColladoViewpoints · 890 m
1.9 kmAlmanatCamp sites
2.5 kmAñoreta GolfGolf courses
3.7 kmCamping Valle Niza PlayaCamp sites
6.9 kmCentro de BuceoDive site
13 kmNature around Vélez-Málaga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vélez-Málaga
Earthquakes around Vélez-Málaga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record35within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.8Dúrcal 4 km ←1954 · 49 km
6.3Oulad Amghar 44 km ↑2016 · 131 km
6.3Nigüelas 1 km ↓2010 · 54 km
5.6Las Marinas 12 km ↘1978 · 140 km
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Cities and settlements
Towns and villages around Vélez-Málaga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Huertas Bajas2 kmReal Bajo2.4 kmReal Alto3.4 kmHuertas Altas3.4 kmTrapiche3.6 kmLas Casillas3.8 kmLa Caleta4.1 kmCaleta de Vélez4.4 kmTorre del Mar4.4 kmCabrillas4.4 kmBenamocarra5.3 kmAlgarrobo5.7 kmAlmayate Bajo6 kmRubite6 kmLos Vados6.4 kmArenas6.5 kmAlmayate Alto6.7 kmLos Valverde6.7 kmTriana7 kmMezquitilla7.1 kmLas Zorrillas7.2 kmIznate7.2 kmValle Niza7.4 kmCarraspite7.7 kmDaimalos7.7 kmCajís7.8 kmSayalonga8.2 kmAtalayas8.2 kmLos Puertas8.6 kmAzafranes8.6 kmLa Viñuela9.7 kmViñuela9.7 kmHuit10 kmBenamargosa10 kmMacharavialla10 kmCanillas de Aceituno10 kmAlmáchar11 kmSalares11 kmSedella11 kmBenajarafe11 kmel Morche11 kmÁrchez12 kmEl Hornillo12 kmEl Borge12 kmChilches12 kmCútar12 kmCanillas de Albaida13 kmValdés13 kmLos Romanes13 kmLa Zubia13 kmCómpeta13 kmCastillo Bajo13 kmBenagalbón14 kmAlcaucín14 kmMoclinejo14 kmTorrox14 kmAcebuchal14 kmRío15 kmTorre de Benagalbón15 kmComares15 km
Vélez-Málaga from above
Around Vélez-Málaga36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Reservoir La ViñuelaNature11 kmCueva de NerjaNature23 kmChíllarNature20 kmCueva del Boquete de ZafarrayaNature19 kmCueva del HiguerónNature19 kmLagunilla de La TorcaNature23 kmPlaya de Torre del MarNature4.6 kmPlaya de Algarrobo CostaNature5.7 kmLa MaromaMountain15 kmNavachicaMountain26 kmCerro del LuceroMountain21 kmPico del ChamizoMountain29 kmTajo del AlmendrónMountain24 kmPico del CieloMountain26 kmCentro de BuceoDive site13 kmIglesia de San Juan Bautista, Vélez-MálagaMonument0.2 kmAlcazaba de Vélez-MálagaMonument0.4 kmConvento de Jesús, María y JoséMonument0.2 kmReal Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de GraciaMonument0.4 kmhistorical centre of Vélez-MálagaMonument0.3 kmAntiguo Convento de San José de la SoledadMonument0.2 kmAlminar de ÁrchezMonument12 kmAntiguo Convento de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Torrox)Monument14 kmMuseo de la Semana Santa de Vélez-MálagaMuseum0.5 kmMuseo de Vélez-MálagaMuseum0.6 kmMuseo de la Ciudad de Vélez MálagaMuseum0.6 kmMuseo de la Piedra de San PitarMuseum8.1 kmMuseo Morisco de SayalongaMuseum8.1 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoFerry port29 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaFerry port29 kmRincón de la VictoriaPlace17 kmNerjaPlace21 kmTorroxPlace14 kmAlgarroboPlace5.7 kmBenamocarraPlace5.3 kmTorre del MarPlace4.4 km
Postal code
29700
Getting to Vélez-Málaga
Málaga-Costa del Sol AirportAGP
37 kmF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGRX
54 kmGibraltar AirportGIB
132 kmCatamarán Mundo MarinoMuelle Uno
29 kmEstación Marítima de MálagaAntigua Estación Marítima
29 kmPlaces near Vélez-Málaga
Places with a climate like Vélez-Málaga
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vélez-Málaga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vélez-Málaga.
What is the hottest month in Vélez-Málaga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Vélez-Málaga?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vélez-Málaga?
January is the wettest month with about 66 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vélez-Málaga?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Vélez-Málaga?
The postal code of Vélez-Málaga is 29700.