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Malaga in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Malaga in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Malaga, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Malaga in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Fresh water
Planning a trip to Malaga in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 14 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 37 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malaga has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Malaga in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malaga for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +22°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +24°C.

Is Malaga warm or cold in April?

Malaga is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Malaga:

Water temperature in Malaga in April

Water in Malaga in April is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +19°C, with an average of +17°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +18°C.

In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Malaga are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +23°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +16°C.

Can you swim in Malaga in April?

Water temperature (+17°C) in Malaga in April might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Malaga in April

Malaga weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+17°C+18°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+7°C+10°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+31°C+35°C
Rainfall
46 mm37 mm21 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+17°C+19°C
Humidity
68%65%62%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
141418
Cloudy days
877
Rainy days
886
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +18°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 46 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 14 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Malaga in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Malaga is gradually decreasing during April, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Malaga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 7% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Malaga is amazing in April with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malaga wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 30% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Malaga?

This is the weather in Malaga in April 2023:
1 April
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+23°C
2 April
☀️
+21°C
3 April
☀️
+20°C
4 April
☀️
+17°C
5 April
☀️
+18°C
6 April
☀️
+19°C
7 April
☀️
+18°C
8 April
☀️
+20°C
9 April
☀️
+19°C
10 April
☀️
+27°C
11 April
☀️
+21°C
12 April
☀️
+27°C
13 April
☀️
+22°C
14 April
☀️
+24°C
15 April
☀️
+23°C
16 April
☀️
+19°C
17 April
☀️
+19°C
18 April
☀️
+19°C
19 April
☀️
+18°C
20 April
☀️
+20°C
21 April
☀️
+21°C
22 April
☀️
+22°C
23 April
☀️
+22°C
24 April
☀️
+22°C
25 April
☀️
+25°C
26 April
☀️
+24°C
27 April
☀️
+24°C
28 April
☀️
+24°C
29 April
☀️
+27°C
30 April
☁️
+24°C
In April 2023 Malaga had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Malaga climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Malaga in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+19°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 215 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 768 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga in April:

Is April a good time to visit Malaga?

April is a really good time to go to Malaga. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Malaga.

Can you sunbathe in Malaga in April?

April has mild temperatures in Malaga. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Malaga in April?

In general, you can swim in Malaga in April, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +17°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Malaga rainy in April?

Malaga is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Malaga in April?

The amount of sunny days in Malaga during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Malaga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malaga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.