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Malaga in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malaga in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Malaga in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +15°C and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 57 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Malaga;

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malaga has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Malaga in January

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

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +17°C with a maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +24°C.

Is Malaga warm or cold in January?

Malaga is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +10°C.

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

January is the coldest month in Malaga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malaga in January

Malaga weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+15°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+2°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+25°C+25°C
Rainfall
57 mm57 mm42 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%69%68%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
141514
Cloudy days
121110
Rainy days
554
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 57 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 14 to 15.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malaga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 14 mm, with a 26% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Malaga, here is a comparison with other months, 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 January in Malaga?

This is the weather in Malaga in January 2023:
1 January
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+16°C
2 January
🌫️
+16°C
3 January
🌫️
+17°C
4 January
🌫️
+21°C
5 January
☀️
+15°C
6 January
☀️
+18°C
7 January
☀️
+17°C
8 January
☀️
+18°C
9 January
☀️
+20°C
10 January
☀️
+20°C
11 January
☀️
+16°C
12 January
☁️
+15°C
13 January
☁️
+15°C
14 January
☁️
+15°C
15 January
☁️
+15°C
16 January
☁️
+15°C
17 January
☁️
+15°C
18 January
☀️
+15°C
19 January
☀️
+15°C
20 January
☀️
+15°C
21 January
☀️
+15°C
22 January
☁️
+16°C
23 January
☁️
+15°C
24 January
🌧️
+14°C
25 January
☁️
+15°C
26 January
☁️
+17°C
27 January
☁️
+16°C
28 January
☀️
+17°C
29 January
☀️
+18°C
30 January
☀️
+18°C
31 January
☀️
+24°C
In January 2023 Malaga had 15 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 2000 (+15°C) and the highest in 2019 (+20°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 235 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga in January:

Is January a good time to visit Malaga?

January 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 January?

January 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 January?

Malaga is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Malaga in January?

The amount of sunny days in Malaga during January 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.