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.
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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