Melilla in February pairs 17.6°C days with the Plaza de toros de Melilla and its 9.4 hours of sunshine. The city feels set up for short, sight-filled days before March brings a different pace.
Plaza de toros de Melilla
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Month intelligence
Melilla in February ranks #6 of 12 Melilla months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is May, which sits 3 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.
City rank
#6 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-3 pts
against May
City baseline
-4.9C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-4.9C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+11.4 mm / +1.5 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
-1 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
First-time visitors who want Plaza de toros de Melilla without peak-season pressure: February is one of the calmer windows in Melilla
Museum-oriented travelers who can use Museo Ibáñez de Melilla and Museo Militar de Melilla as weather-proof anchors
Short-stay planners who want to pair Fuerte de San Carlos with Fortín de Reina Regente in a tight city route
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 17.6C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 12.3C |
| Monthly rainfall | 41.1 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Average sunshine | 9.4 h |
How The Month Feels
Melilla in February moves at an even pace between the Plaza de toros de Melilla and the city’s museums, with 9.4 hours of sunshine giving the day a clear rhythm. The 7 rainy days are noticeable, but they do not shut the city down.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve your time for Museo Ibáñez de Melilla and Museo Militar de Melilla if you want a weather-safe backup. Leave the exact order of Plaza de toros de Melilla, Fuerte de San Carlos, and Fortín de Reina Regente open until the day unfolds.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book a visit around Plaza de toros de Melilla first, since it is the city’s standout outdoor draw and should anchor your route
Plan cue
Set aside time for Museo Ibáñez de Melilla and Museo Militar de Melilla on the same day so a rainy spell does not derail the plan
Plan cue
Use February for a close loop through Fuerte de San Carlos and Fortín de Reina Regente, then keep the rest of the schedule loose around weather
Practical trip tips
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Use these as a benchmark if you want a similar trip feel while keeping the advantage of calmer sightseeing.
Quick answers
Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.
Expect around 17.6°C by day and 12.3°C at night, with 41.1 mm of rain across roughly 7 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 17.6°C, dropping to about 12.3°C at night.
Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and one warmer piece for evenings.
Usually yes, especially if you want lower pressure on stays and flights without dropping into the absolute off-season.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.