At a glance
| Metric | Málaga | Palma |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 32°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 9°C | 8°C |
| Annual rainfall | 413 mm | 522 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10.6 h/day | 10.4 h/day |
| Best months | September–June | February–May & October–December |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Málaga | Palma | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.5 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Málaga |
| February | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Málaga |
| March | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Palma |
| April | 9.7 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Málaga |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Málaga |
| June | 9.7 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Málaga |
| July | 7.9 · Good | 6.3 · Fair | Málaga |
| August | 7.4 · Good | 6.3 · Fair | Málaga |
| September | 9.7 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | Málaga |
| October | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Málaga |
| November | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Málaga |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | Málaga |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Málaga or Palma?
Málaga has the better travel weather in 11 of 12 months, versus 1 for Palma — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Málaga?
The best months to visit Málaga are September–June, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Palma?
The best months to visit Palma are February–May & October–December, based on six years of climate data.
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