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Best time to visit Málaga
Based on 9 years of real historical weather data (2015–2023). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Málaga? Here's what to expect. Summers here run hot (around 28°C at midday), and winters are cool (around 14°C at midday). For the best odds of good weather, aim for May, June and September. Mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 22°C in the evening. You'll get up to 12.6h of sunshine a day, with mostly dry.
Month-by-month weather
If you visit in January: mornings sit around 10°C, climbing to 13°C by midday and staying at 16°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 14°C in the evening.
If you visit in February: mornings sit around 11°C, climbing to 14°C by midday and staying at 17°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 15°C in the evening.
If you visit in March: mornings sit around 12°C, climbing to 16°C by midday and staying at 19°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 17°C in the evening.
If you visit in April: mornings sit around 14°C, climbing to 18°C by midday and staying at 20°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 18°C in the evening.
If you visit in May: mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 22°C in the evening.
If you visit in June: mornings sit around 22°C, climbing to 26°C by midday and staying at 28°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 27°C in the evening.
If you visit in July: mornings sit around 24°C, climbing to 29°C by midday and staying at 30°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 29°C in the evening.
If you visit in August: mornings sit around 24°C, climbing to 29°C by midday and staying at 30°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 29°C in the evening.
If you visit in September: mornings sit around 21°C, climbing to 25°C by midday and staying at 27°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 25°C in the evening.
If you visit in October: mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 23°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 21°C in the evening.
If you visit in November: mornings sit around 13°C, climbing to 17°C by midday and staying at 19°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 17°C in the evening.
If you visit in December: mornings sit around 12°C, climbing to 15°C by midday and staying at 17°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 15°C in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Málaga?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Málaga, aim for May, June and September — Mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 22°C in the evening. You'll get up to 12.6h of sunshine a day, with mostly dry. This is based on 9 years of real historical weather data (2015–2023), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Málaga in May?
If you visit Málaga in May, mornings sit around 18°C, climbing to 22°C by midday and staying at 24°C into the afternoon, before cooling to 22°C in the evening. You'll get around 12.6h of sunshine per day and 0.8mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Málaga?
July is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Málaga?
July is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0mm per day. November is the wettest, at 2.4mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W19 | May 6–12 | 22°C | 14.1° → 27.8° | 12.7h | 0.9mm | 94 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 22°C | 14.9° → 28.7° | 12.3h | 1.0mm | 94 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 23°C | 15.4° → 27.7° | 12.8h | 0.6mm | 94 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 21°C | 13.1° → 25.8° | 12.0h | 1.0mm | 93 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 24°C | 16.5° → 27.5° | 13.3h | 0.3mm | 93 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 24°C | 17.6° → 29.8° | 11.3h | 0.2mm | 91 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 24°C | 16.7° → 29.1° | 10.9h | 0.2mm | 91 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 25°C | 18° → 30.1° | 13.4h | 0.3mm | 89 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 26°C | 18.6° → 31° | 13.3h | 0.1mm | 89 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 26°C | 18.7° → 31° | 13.7h | 0.3mm | 89 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 23°C | 16.4° → 27.2° | 9.8h | 1.8mm | 89 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 21°C | 14.1° → 24.7° | 9.0h | 0.9mm | 89 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 25°C | 18.6° → 28.9° | 11.2h | 0.7mm | 88 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 19°C | 12.2° → 24.9° | 11.0h | 1.6mm | 87 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 27°C | 19.9° → 33.4° | 13.7h | 0.0mm | 86 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 25°C | 19° → 29.6° | 11.0h | 1.2mm | 85 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 16°C | 9° → 22.7° | 10.0h | 1.1mm | 84 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 17°C | 10.1° → 23.4° | 10.8h | 1.3mm | 84 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 18°C | 11.4° → 24.2° | 11.1h | 1.6mm | 84 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 28°C | 20.8° → 33.8° | 13.5h | 0.1mm | 84 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 18°C | 10.9° → 23.4° | 9.4h | 1.3mm | 84 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 18°C | 11.9° → 23.4° | 11.3h | 1.9mm | 83 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 29°C | 21.6° → 35.4° | 13.3h | 0.0mm | 83 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 28°C | 21.9° → 33.6° | 12.7h | 0.1mm | 83 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 27°C | 20.5° → 32° | 11.7h | 1.1mm | 83 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 19°C | 13° → 24.2° | 8.8h | 1.9mm | 82 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 17°C | 10.5° → 21.9° | 10.8h | 1.9mm | 81 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 29°C | 21.8° → 35.5° | 13.1h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 29°C | 22.2° → 35.8° | 13.0h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 29°C | 21.9° → 34.3° | 12.6h | 0.1mm | 81 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 30°C | 22.6° → 35.9° | 12.9h | 0.0mm | 80 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 29°C | 22.5° → 35.1° | 12.7h | 0.1mm | 80 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 21°C | 15° → 26° | 9.0h | 3.6mm | 80 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 18°C | 11.2° → 22.6° | 8.9h | 1.7mm | 80 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 14°C | 7.8° → 20.3° | 9.9h | 0.8mm | 79 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 27°C | 20.9° → 31.8° | 11.9h | 1.9mm | 79 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 15°C | 8.6° → 19.6° | 8.6h | 0.1mm | 79 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 14°C | 7.4° → 19.9° | 9.0h | 0.7mm | 78 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 14°C | 7.9° → 19.7° | 9.6h | 0.8mm | 78 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 16°C | 9.9° → 22.6° | 9.9h | 2.7mm | 77 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 13°C | 6.4° → 19.7° | 8.3h | 0.6mm | 75 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 15°C | 9° → 20.8° | 8.1h | 1.7mm | 74 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 15°C | 9° → 19.6° | 8.1h | 1.7mm | 74 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 13°C | 7.3° → 19.2° | 9.0h | 1.5mm | 73 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 15°C | 8.5° → 20.6° | 9.5h | 2.7mm | 73 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 16°C | 8.6° → 21.2° | 10.1h | 2.9mm | 73 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 15°C | 8.9° → 20.3° | 7.9h | 1.5mm | 73 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 13°C | 6.7° → 18.8° | 8.0h | 1.3mm | 70 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 15°C | 8.7° → 20.2° | 8.3h | 2.6mm | 70 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 13°C | 7° → 19.1° | 8.1h | 2.1mm | 69 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 13°C | 7.6° → 19.1° | 8.5h | 2.4mm | 67 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 16°C | 10° → 21.6° | 8.2h | 3.9mm | 65 |
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