Málaga Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The city of Malaga has a perfect Mediterranean - subtropical climate. The maximum temperature in the summer months is around 30°C (86°F). The winters are usually mild making it a year-round destination.
Monthly Temperature in Málaga
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Málaga. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Málaga
With annual rainfall averaging 481 mm (19 in), Málaga maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, November it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 71 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 1.8 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Málaga Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Málaga
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Málaga
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 16°C (61°F) in February to 24°C (75°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Málaga by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Málaga.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 72%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 59%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Málaga
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 2 m/s (4 knots). It is lower in June, July, August, October and November and higher in January, February, March, April, May, September and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Málaga 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Málaga
During the months of April, May, June, September and October, Málaga enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (67°F) to 26°C (79°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 9 mm (0.4 in) in June to 57 mm (2.2 in) in October. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
