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Malaga in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malaga in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Malaga in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malaga has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Malaga in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +18°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +20°C.

Is Malaga warm or cold in March?

Malaga is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +12°C.

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

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

Climate in Malaga in March

Malaga weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+15°C+17°C+18°C
Min. temperature
+3°C+4°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+27°C+31°C
Rainfall
42 mm47 mm37 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%67%65%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
141515
Cloudy days
101211
Rainy days
444
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +15°C to +17°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 67%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 14 to 15.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 March, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Malaga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 301 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 63 mm, which is considered heavy rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March 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 March in Malaga?

This is the weather in Malaga in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+18°C
2 March
☀️
+19°C
3 March
☀️
+22°C
4 March
☁️
+17°C
5 March
☀️
+18°C
6 March
☀️
+16°C
7 March
☁️
+17°C
8 March
☀️
+18°C
9 March
☀️
+17°C
10 March
☀️
+17°C
11 March
☁️
+16°C
12 March
☀️
+20°C
13 March
🌧️
+20°C
14 March
🌧️
+15°C
15 March
🌧️
+15°C
16 March
🌧️
+16°C
17 March
☁️
+21°C
18 March
🌧️
+18°C
19 March
☁️
+17°C
20 March
☁️
+18°C
21 March
🌧️
+17°C
22 March
☁️
+18°C
23 March
🌧️
+17°C
24 March
🌫️
+18°C
25 March
🌧️
+16°C
26 March
☁️
+17°C
27 March
☁️
+18°C
28 March
☁️
+17°C
29 March
🌧️
+19°C
30 March
☀️
+21°C
31 March
☀️
+20°C
In March 2023 Malaga had 11 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+17°C) and the highest in 2019 (+22°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 413 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga in March:

Is March a good time to visit Malaga?

March 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 March?

March 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 March?

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

Is it sunny in Malaga in March?

The amount of sunny days in Malaga during March 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.