At a glance
| Metric | Madrid | Málaga |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 35°C | 32°C |
| Coldest month low | 1°C | 9°C |
| Annual rainfall | 496 mm | 413 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 10.6 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & September–October | September–June |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Madrid | Málaga | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 · Fair | 9.5 · Excellent | Málaga |
| February | 8.6 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Málaga |
| March | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.3 · Excellent | Málaga |
| April | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Málaga |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | — |
| June | 8.6 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Málaga |
| July | 5.1 · Fair | 7.9 · Good | Málaga |
| August | 5.7 · Fair | 7.4 · Good | Málaga |
| September | 9.9 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Madrid |
| October | 9.3 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Málaga |
| November | 7.5 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Málaga |
| December | 5.4 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Málaga |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Madrid or Málaga?
Málaga has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 1 for Madrid — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best months to visit Madrid are April–May & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Málaga?
The best months to visit Málaga are September–June, based on six years of climate data.
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