Benidorm weather in February
10-year averages
- Updated Tue 20 Oct 2026
- Daily data 2016–2025
- Source: Open-Meteo, ERA5
February weather in Benidorm: the numbers
| Average high (day) | 16.6°C, feels like 14.4°C |
|---|---|
| Average low (night) | 9.6°C |
| Sea temperature | 14.7°C |
| Days with rain (1 mm or more) | 4.3 days |
| Rainfall in the month | 19 mm |
| Days with heavy rain (10 mm or more) | 0.5 |
| UV index (daily peak) | 4 |
| Daylight | 10.8 hours |
| Sunrise and sunset, 1 February | 09:05 and 19:22 Spanish time (UK + 1 hour) |
| Days reaching 25°C | 0% |
| Days reaching 30°C | 0% |
| Hottest February day, 2016–2025 | 23.1°C on 1 February 2021 |
| Coldest February night, 2016–2025 | 2.5°C on 4 February 2019 |
| Humidity (daily mean) | 66% |
| Strongest wind, daily average | 17 km/h (11 mph) |
Is Benidorm hot in February?
In the last ten years, 9% of February days reached 20°C, 0% reached 25°C and 0% reached 30°C. The hottest February day was 23.1°C on 1 February 2021. The coldest night was 2.5°C on 4 February 2019.
Who February suits
- Walking the seafront and the Old Town
- Day trips to Guadalest, Altea and the Algar waterfalls
- Hiking the Serra Gelada
- Trading UK weather for 16.6°C afternoons
- Sunbathing all day
- Sea swimming, unless you like it cold
Early, mid and late February
Days stay much the same all month: the day high goes from 16.4°C in the first ten days to 16.7°C at the end of February.
| Dates | Day high | Night low | Rain days | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st–10th February | 16.4°C | 9.1°C | 2.2 | 14.6°C |
| 11th–20th February | 16.6°C | 10.1°C | 1.0 | 14.6°C |
| 21st–end February | 16.7°C | 9.6°C | 1.1 | 14.9°C |
Can you swim in the sea in February?
The sea averages 14.7°C in February. That is the surface reading: it feels colder once you are in up to your shoulders.
Benidorm against home in February
Average day high and rain days in February, 2016–2025, same data source for every place.
| Place | Day high | Benidorm is | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benidorm | 16.6°C | – | 4.3 |
| Glasgow | 7.3°C | +9.3°C | 17.1 |
| Leeds | 8.0°C | +8.6°C | 13.3 |
| Birmingham | 8.1°C | +8.5°C | 11.5 |
| Belfast | 8.1°C | +8.5°C | 14.6 |
| Newcastle | 8.2°C | +8.4°C | 12.3 |
| Manchester | 8.5°C | +8.1°C | 15.9 |
| Liverpool | 8.6°C | +8.0°C | 14.7 |
| Bristol | 8.8°C | +7.8°C | 12.3 |
| Cardiff | 9.1°C | +7.5°C | 13.8 |
| London | 9.3°C | +7.3°C | 11.2 |
Will it rain on my holiday?
Over the last ten years, a week in February had a 46% chance of no rain day at all. Heavy rain (10 mm or more in a day) comes on about 0.5 days in February. Rain usually comes as short showers, not all-day rain. For your actual dates, check the 14-day forecast from two weeks out.
What to pack for February
- T-shirts for sunny afternoons, plus a jumper or light jacket.
- A warm layer for evenings: nights drop to about 9.6°C.
- Sun cream for the middle of the day: the UV still peaks around 4.
- Swimwear only if your hotel has a heated or indoor pool.
- Something windproof: about 3.7 days a month have gusts of 50 km/h (30 mph) or more.
February in Benidorm, year by year
The warmest February of the last ten years was 2026 (19.0°C on average). The coolest was 2018 (13.7°C). February 2026 was 2.4°C warmer than average, with 5 rain days.
| Year | Average day high | Rain days | Hottest day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17.8°C | 3 | 21.6°C |
| 2017 | 16.2°C | 7 | 20.1°C |
| 2018 | 13.7°C | 13 | 17.6°C |
| 2019 | 16.0°C | 1 | 20.2°C |
| 2020 | 17.5°C | 2 | 22.6°C |
| 2021 | 17.7°C | 3 | 23.1°C |
| 2022 | 16.5°C | 1 | 19.9°C |
| 2023 | 15.1°C | 4 | 19.6°C |
| 2024 | 18.3°C | 2 | 22.7°C |
| 2025 | 16.9°C | 7 | 20.6°C |
| 2026 | 19.0°C | 5 | 23.5°C |
Questions about Benidorm weather in February
Is Benidorm hot in February?
Mild for winter, not beach weather. The average day high in February is 16.6°C and the night low is 9.6°C (2016–2025). 0% of February days reach 25°C.
Is Benidorm warm in February?
Mild rather than warm. Afternoons average 16.6°C and 9% of February days reached 20°C from 2016 to 2025; nights drop to about 9.6°C. The sea is about 14.7°C.
What is the temperature in Benidorm in February?
The average high in February is 16.6°C and the average low is 9.6°C (2016–2025). The first ten days average 16.4°C by day and the last part of the month 16.7°C. The hottest February day in those ten years was 23.1°C (1 February 2021) and the coldest night 2.5°C (4 February 2019).
Is the sea warm enough to swim in February?
The sea in Benidorm averages 14.7°C in February. Very cold. Few people swim, apart from winter-swim regulars.
Does it rain much in Benidorm in February?
About 4.3 days in February have 1 mm of rain or more, 19 mm in total on average. A week in February has a 46% chance of no rain day.
What is the weather like at the end of February?
From the 21st to the end of February, Benidorm averages 16.7°C by day and 9.6°C at night, with about 1.1 rain days.
How much warmer is Benidorm than the UK in February?
Benidorm's average February day high is 16.6°C, against 8.5°C in Manchester and 9.3°C in London: 8.1°C and 7.3°C warmer.
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Data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Air: ERA5 reanalysis, daily, 2016–2025, for 38.54°N 0.13°W (Levante). Sea: Open-Meteo marine model, daily means from Nov 2022. UV: daily peak from Open-Meteo historical forecasts, 2022–2025. A "rain day" is a day with 1 mm or more. Model data covers a grid cell about 25 km wide, so it can count a few more drizzly days than a single weather station. Updated with data to 14 October 2026. Download the daily data (CSV).
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