City in Costa del Sol, Spain
Málaga weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Málaga
April–June and September–October are warm with fewer crowds. July–August is hot, humid and crowded; winters are mild with occasional rain and sea mist.
Málaga weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan16°56 mm
- Feb16°56 mm
- Mar17°69 mm
- Apr18°51 mm
- May21°24 mm
- Jun25°3 mm
- Jul27°1 mm
- Aug28°3 mm
- Sep25°29 mm
- Oct22°60 mm
- Nov18°82 mm
- Dec16°71 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C60°F | 12°C53°F | 56 mm | 76% | Cool |
| February | 16°C60°F | 12°C53°F | 56 mm | 76% | Cool |
| March | 17°C63°F | 13°C55°F | 69 mm | 75% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 14°C58°F | 51 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 21°C70°F | 17°C62°F | 24 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C76°F | 20°C68°F | 3 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C81°F | 22°C72°F | 1 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| August | 28°C82°F | 23°C74°F | 3 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 21°C70°F | 29 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 19°C65°F | 60 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C65°F | 15°C59°F | 82 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C61°F | 13°C55°F | 71 mm | 78% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Málaga?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. April–June and September–October are warm with fewer crowds. July–August is hot, humid and crowded; winters are mild with occasional rain and sea mist.
When is the rainy season in Málaga?
Rain peaks in November with about 82 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Málaga?
August, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
How cold does Málaga get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 12°C (53°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.