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
Visitors to Málaga can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. 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
Málaga's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 481 mm (19 in) of precipitation yearly. 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 mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 2 m/s (4 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in June, July, August, October and November and highest during 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 April, May, June, September and October, Málaga experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 26°C (79°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 9 mm (0.4 in) and 57 mm (2.2 in). 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.
