Málaga weather in May (Andalucía, Spain)

Looking to travel to Málaga in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Málaga, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Málaga in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

With around 294 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Málaga. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Málaga climate page with graphs.

 

Málaga, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 61%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 294 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 71%  

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Málaga in May?

For visitors traveling to Málaga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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