Best Time to Visit Malaga
Spain · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Best monthsApril to October
HottestAugust · 28°C
ColdestJanuary · 12°C
WettestNovember · 72 mm
If you want the most pleasant weather in Malaga, plan your trip for April to October. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 12°C (53°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 72 mm (2.8 in), and lightest in July, at 1 mm (0.0 in).
Malaga weather by month
Jan15°C / 12°C58 mmExcellentFeb16°C / 12°C54 mmExcellentMar17°C / 13°C71 mmExcellentApr18°C / 14°C48 mmExcellentMay21°C / 17°C25 mmExcellentJun24°C / 19°C5 mmExcellentJul27°C / 22°C1 mmExcellentAug28°C / 23°C3 mmExcellentSep25°C / 21°C28 mmExcellentOct22°C / 19°C54 mmExcellentNov18°C / 15°C72 mmExcellentDec16°C / 13°C63 mmExcellent
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C 60°F | 12°C 53°F | 58 mm | 8 | 76% | 4.6 | Excellent 8.4 |
| February | 16°C 60°F | 12°C 53°F | 54 mm | 7 | 76% | 5.2 | Excellent 8.4 |
| March | 17°C 62°F | 13°C 55°F | 71 mm | 9 | 75% | 5.8 | Excellent 8.4 |
| April | 18°C 65°F | 14°C 58°F | 48 mm | 7 | 75% | 7 | Excellent 9.4 |
| May | 21°C 70°F | 17°C 62°F | 25 mm | 5 | 72% | 9.4 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 24°C 75°F | 19°C 67°F | 5 mm | 1 | 70% | 12.1 | Excellent 10 |
| July | 27°C 81°F | 22°C 72°F | 1 mm | 0 | 67% | 13.2 | Excellent 10 |
| August | 28°C 82°F | 23°C 73°F | 3 mm | 1 | 70% | 11.6 | Excellent 10 |
| September | 25°C 77°F | 21°C 70°F | 28 mm | 5 | 75% | 8.7 | Excellent 9.4 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 65°F | 54 mm | 7 | 77% | 6.4 | Excellent 10 |
| November | 18°C 65°F | 15°C 59°F | 72 mm | 8 | 77% | 5 | Excellent 9.1 |
| December | 16°C 61°F | 13°C 55°F | 63 mm | 7 | 78% | 4.1 | Excellent 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malaga?
The best time to visit Malaga is April to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Malaga?
August is the hottest month in Malaga, with an average high of 28°C (82°F).
What is the coldest month in Malaga?
January is the coldest month in Malaga, with an average low of 12°C (53°F).
What is the rainiest month in Malaga?
November is the wettest month, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 1 mm (0.0 in).
Nearby destinations
- Marbella47 km · best April to June and September to October
- Granada89 km · best April to June and September to October
- Gibraltar105 km · best April to August and October
- Seville156 km · best March to May and October to November
- Tangier163 km · best April to August and October
- Fes303 km · best April to May and October
- Faro314 km · best April to October
- Rabat372 km · best February to December
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