When to go
The Best Time to Visit Málaga
Month-by-month climate data for Málaga, Spain — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Málaga— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–June, September–October. Warm sea, 24-28°C days, and none of August's inland-Spain crowds. Winter stays mild (17°C) — the Costa del Sol's off-season is Europe's best-kept secret.
Warmest in Málaga: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~11 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Málaga climate, month by month
January
17° / 9°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
February
18° / 11°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
March
20° / 12°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
April
21° / 13°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
May
25° / 17°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
June
29° / 20°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
July
31° / 23°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
August
32° / 24°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
September
28° / 20°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
October
25° / 17°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
November
21° / 14°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
December
18° / 11°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
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