When to go: the Costa Tropical month by month
A mild coast all year, a hot dry summer, and mountains close by. Here is what each season really offers.
✓ Facts checked on 8 November 2026
Season by season
Spring (March–May)
Average highs rise from about 20 °C to 24 °C in Motril. Good for walking, the Alpujarra and visiting Granada before the summer heat.
Summer (June–September)
The warmest and driest months on the coast, with very little rain in July and August. August is Spain’s main holiday month, so beaches and roads are busiest.
Autumn (October–November)
The sea and the air are still mild. The apartment’s pool is open until 31 October. Rain becomes more frequent from October.
Winter (December–February)
Mild on the coast, with average highs around 17–19 °C, but the rainiest months. Snow is possible in Sierra Nevada and the upper Alpujarra.
Good to know
The Alhambra has different opening times in summer and winter, and tickets often sell out in high season: book early on the official website.
Mountain weather is colder than on the coast: bring a warm layer for the Alpujarra outside summer.
Month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Motril, the nearest town on the coast (climate normals 1981–2010). Averages, not forecasts.
| Month | Avg. high | Avg. low | Rain | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6 °C | 9.0 °C | 49.2 mm | Granada and the Alhambra, quiet villages |
| February | 18.3 °C | 9.9 °C | 40.4 mm | Almond blossom, walks |
| March | 20.0 °C | 11.5 °C | 28.6 mm | Walks, Granada, first warm days |
| April | 21.5 °C | 12.9 °C | 30.8 mm | Hiking the Alpujarra, Granada |
| May | 23.7 °C | 15.1 °C | 19.7 mm | Beach days begin, hiking |
| June | 27.0 °C | 18.4 °C | 6.1 mm | Beach, pool |
| July | 29.5 °C | 20.9 °C | 0.8 mm | Beach, pool, early-morning outings |
| August | 30.1 °C | 21.2 °C | 1.9 mm | Beach, pool; Spain’s main holiday month |
| September | 27.4 °C | 19.1 °C | 21.4 mm | Beach and pool, fewer crowds |
| October | 24.2 °C | 15.8 °C | 46.2 mm | Last pool month, walks, Granada |
| November | 20.7 °C | 12.5 °C | 63.8 mm | Walks, Granada, slower pace |
| December | 18.6 °C | 10.3 °C | 70.0 mm | Granada, village life, long stays |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit the Costa Tropical?
It depends on your plans: June and September for beach days with fewer crowds than August; April, May and October for walking and Granada.
Is the Costa Tropical good in winter?
Yes for a mild, quiet stay: average highs in Motril are around 17–19 °C from December to February. It is the rainiest season, and swimming is for the brave.
Until when is the pool open?
The pool at Rincón Salvaje is open until 31 October each year.
Sources · Facts checked on 8 November 2026