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When is the best time to visit Malaga?
In general the best time to visit Malaga is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in August and it has 24 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Malaga in different months
This is the average weather in Malaga for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +22°C to +27°C.
January, February, March, April, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +22°C during October.
Climate in Malaga
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Malaga for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +25°C | +25°C | +27°C | +31°C | +35°C | +36°C | +42°C | +42°C | +35°C | +34°C | +28°C | +23°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +15°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +24°C | +27°C | +27°C | +25°C | +22°C | +18°C | +16°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +3°C | +4°C | +7°C | +10°C | +12°C | +17°C | +18°C | +14°C | +10°C | +7°C | +3°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +17°C | +17°C | +19°C | +20°C | +23°C | +24°C | +25°C | +24°C | +22°C | +20°C | +18°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 69 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 56 | 42 | 46 | 37 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 49 | 66 | 56 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Malaga during the whole year:
The hottest month in Malaga is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +10°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Malaga during the whole year:
Malaga achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +23°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +16°C in average.
When can you swim in Malaga?
You can swim in Malaga from July to September:
- In July - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Malaga looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Malaga is December with average humidity going up to 72%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Malaga during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 2 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 9 rainy days and 66 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga:
What is the hottest month in Malaga?
The hottest month in Malaga is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Malaga?
The coldest month in Malaga is January with minimum temperatures of +10°C.
Is Malaga worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Malaga in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +27°C and 24 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Malaga?
if you're looking to visit Malaga when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 2 mm of rain.
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.