Verdict: Excellent month
Málaga Weather in January
January is mild-to-cool in Málaga, topping out near 17°C (63°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Málaga.
Average high
17°C / 63°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
60 mm
What to pack for Málaga in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Málaga: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (17°C / 63°F) · Wettest: Mar (~11 rain days)
17°
9°
Jan
18°
11°
Feb
20°
12°
Mar
21°
13°
Apr
25°
17°
May
29°
20°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
32°
24°
Aug
28°
20°
Sep
25°
17°
Oct
21°
14°
Nov
18°
11°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)