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Warm October Ahead: What the Forecast Means for Beach Days

Daytime highs in the mid-twenties, sea temperatures still above twenty and only one unsettled spell expected: the outlook for the next fortnight.

Warm October Ahead: What the Forecast Means for Beach Days

This is an AI-generated summary of the national weather service's medium-range outlook for the Málaga coast, reviewed by our editors.

Temperatures — daytime highs of 24–27 °C along the coast, cooler in the hills of Benahavís and Mijas. Nights fall to 15–18 °C.

Sea — water temperature remains around 21–22 °C, comfortable for swimming through the month.

Rain — one unsettled spell is expected mid-month, with showers more likely west of Marbella. Otherwise dry with light levante winds in the afternoons.

What to plan

  • Beach club days remain reliable on most days.
  • Boat trips may be affected on windy afternoons; morning departures are safer.
  • Golf and padel conditions are close to ideal.

The outlook is updated daily by the weather service; check before booking weather-dependent activities.

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