Best Time to Visit Melilla, Melilla, Spain
Melilla is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Melilla for sunny, dry weather is March–November — 9 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.2°C / 54°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 58 mm / 2.3 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Melilla, Melilla, Spain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Melilla's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 14.6°C58.3°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 16.3°C61.3°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19°C66.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.3°C72.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19.4°C66.9°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16°C60.8°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Melilla?
The best time to visit Melilla for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Melilla's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Melilla?
The rainy season at Melilla, Melilla runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is January (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the driest month in Melilla?
The driest month in Melilla is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Melilla?
The least comfortable months for travel to Melilla — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 58 mm / 2.3 in in January, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is Melilla climate different from Spain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Melilla figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Spain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Melilla specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.