When is the best time to go to Málaga
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Málaga, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Málaga
Málaga weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Málaga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 79mm | 5.9hrs | 10.9hrs | 16°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Málaga during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Málaga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Málaga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Málaga with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 74mm | 6.3hrs | 11.7hrs | 15°C |
February in Málaga is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Málaga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Málaga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Málaga with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 60mm | 7.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 16°C |
The weather in March in Málaga is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Málaga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Málaga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Málaga with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 48mm | 7.7hrs | 14hrs | 16°C |
Málaga's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Málaga.
April is in the spring in Málaga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Málaga with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 30mm | 9.9hrs | 15hrs | 18°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Málaga and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Málaga.
May is in the spring in Málaga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Málaga with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 17mm | 11.3hrs | 10.9hrs | 20°C |
Málaga's weather in June is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Málaga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Málaga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Málaga with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 4mm | 12.1hrs | 11.7hrs | 22°C |
July in Málaga is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Málaga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Málaga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 6mm | 11.3hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in Málaga is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Málaga, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Málaga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 18mm | 8.9hrs | 14hrs | 22°C |
Málaga's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Málaga, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Málaga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 58mm | 7.3hrs | 15hrs | 20°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Málaga and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Málaga.
October is in the fall / autumn in Málaga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 97mm | 6.2hrs | 10.9hrs | 18°C |
November in Málaga is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Málaga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Málaga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 89mm | 5.7hrs | 11.7hrs | 17°C |
December in Málaga is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Málaga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Málaga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Málaga with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Málaga weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.4°C 74.1°F |
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