Málaga Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Málaga, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 348 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 164 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2919 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Málaga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.5 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 80% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. March has the lowest percentage at 52%.

Málaga enjoys an average of 2919 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

November, Málaga’s wettest month, receives 5.3 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Málaga Precipitation page.