Best Time to Visit Malaga
Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
22/ 37
days ≥2°C above normal
41°C
highest recorded · July 23
+4.0°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Malaga?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Malaga?
- August is typically the hottest month in Malaga, with average daytime highs around 31°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Malaga?
- December is usually the wettest month, with around 88mm of precipitation.