Málaga climate at a glance
Málaga sees average daytime highs ranging from 17°C in January to 32°C in August. Around 413 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 54 wet days a year, peaking in March (89 mm) and easing off in July (1 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine.
Málaga temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Málaga
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Málaga climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.6 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 9°C | 5.2 | 52 mm | 8.3 h | 69% | 9.5 · Excellent |
| February | 18°C | 11°C | 3.8 | 25 mm | 9.5 h | 68% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 20°C | 12°C | 9.7 | 89 mm | 9.6 h | 65% | 9.3 · Excellent |
| April | 21°C | 13°C | 8 | 43 mm | 10.9 h | 66% | 9.7 · Excellent |
| May | 25°C | 17°C | 3.5 | 22 mm | 12.4 h | 59% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 29°C | 20°C | 2.7 | 13 mm | 13.3 h | 54% | 9.7 · Excellent |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 0.5 | 1 mm | 13.1 h | 56% | 7.9 · Good |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 1.3 | 4 mm | 12.6 h | 57% | 7.4 · Good |
| September | 28°C | 20°C | 4.5 | 30 mm | 11.2 h | 64% | 9.7 · Excellent |
| October | 25°C | 17°C | 5.2 | 44 mm | 9.5 h | 66% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| November | 21°C | 13°C | 4.2 | 46 mm | 8.9 h | 67% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 18°C | 11°C | 5.7 | 44 mm | 8.1 h | 71% | 10.0 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Málaga?
The best time to visit Málaga is September–June, when daytime highs average around 18°C with about 3.8 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Málaga?
August is the hottest month in Málaga, with average highs of 32°C.
What is the rainiest month in Málaga?
March is the rainiest month in Málaga, with around 89 mm of rainfall over 9.7 rainy days.
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