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Malaga in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Malaga in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Malaga in April 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
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 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 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
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +20°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +23°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:

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
47 mm37 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
67%65%61%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
151520
Cloudy days
12119
Rainy days
442
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 47 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 15 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 4 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
Total precipitation in April is about 66 mm, with a 37% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
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 17% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% 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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+19°C
2 April
☀️
+16°C
3 April
☁️
+15°C
4 April
🌧️
+15°C
5 April
🌧️
+16°C
6 April
☁️
+18°C
7 April
☀️
+23°C
8 April
☀️
+25°C
9 April
☀️
+24°C
10 April
☀️
+19°C
11 April
☁️
+18°C
12 April
☁️
+18°C
13 April
☀️
+22°C
14 April
☀️
+21°C
15 April
☀️
+22°C
16 April
☀️
+24°C
17 April
☀️
+31°C
18 April
☀️
+22°C
19 April
☀️
+24°C
20 April
☁️
+17°C
21 April
☀️
+22°C
22 April
🌧️
+17°C
23 April
☁️
+18°C
24 April
☀️
+21°C
25 April
☀️
+20°C
26 April
☀️
+20°C
27 April
☀️
+21°C
28 April
🌧️
+19°C
29 April
☀️
+20°C
30 April
☀️
+23°C
In April 2023 Malaga had 19 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1986 (+19°C) and the highest in 2014 (+24°C). The driest year was 2001 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 194 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!

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, 2022.

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.