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Málaga Climate by Month

The city of Malaga has a perfect Mediterranean - subtropical climate. The maximum temperature in the summer months is around 30°C. The winters are usually mild making it a year-round destination.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Málaga. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 9°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rainfall averaging 481 mm, Málaga maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives moderate rainfall, averaging 71 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm over 3 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Málaga. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Málaga ranges from 16°C in February to 24°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Málaga in Spain

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Málaga?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Málaga have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Málaga?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Málaga?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Málaga?
    November tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Málaga?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Málaga?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 348 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Málaga

    Sat   Dec 07
    24°C | 16°C
    NW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    19°C | 10°C
    NW 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 09
    16°C | 7°C
    NW 25 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain