Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Malaga are April, May and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Malaga sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in January (around 17°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 512mm — December is typically the wettest month (~88mm) and July the driest (~0mm).
July is the sunniest month, with about 343 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 8°C | 62mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 18° / 9°C | 59mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 20° / 10°C | 66mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 22° / 12°C | 41mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 25° / 15°C | 23mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 19°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 31° / 21°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 22°C | 3mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 28° / 19°C | 25mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 24° / 16°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 20° / 12°C | 79mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 18° / 9°C | 88mm | 👍 Good |
January in Malaga is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 171 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Malaga is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 179 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Malaga is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 66mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 212 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
April in Malaga is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 41mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 238 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Malaga is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 23mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 289 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Malaga is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (65°F). Expect roughly 4mm of precipitation spread over about 1 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 327 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Malaga is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 343 hours of sunshine over the month (~11h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Malaga is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 3mm of precipitation spread over about 0 rainy days, and rain is rare.
☀️ About 310 hours of sunshine over the month (~10h/day).
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Malaga is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 25mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 248 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Malaga is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 209 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Malaga is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (69°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 79mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 166 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
December in Malaga is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 88mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 152 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings