The best months to visit Málaga are April, May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-high 20s and rain stays scarce — May brings 24.4 °C highs with just 4 rain days, while June climbs to 28.6 °C with only 2 rain days and 13.5 hours of sun. July and August are peak season, hot at 31.2 °C and packed with school-holiday crowds and higher prices. Winter is the quiet, low season, mild but cooler with highs near 16.8 °C in January and more overcast, wetter spells.
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Málaga month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8 °C | 9.4 °C | 6 | 8.3 h |
| February | 17.7 °C | 10.3 °C | 5 | 9.5 h |
| March | 19.1 °C | 11.4 °C | 10 | 9.7 h |
| April | 20.8 °C | 13.2 °C | 8 | 11.1 h |
| May | 24.4 °C | 16.4 °C | 4 | 12.6 h |
| June | 28.6 °C | 20.2 °C | 2 | 13.5 h |
| July | 31.2 °C | 22.9 °C | 1 | 13.2 h |
| August | 31.2 °C | 23.5 °C | 1 | 12.6 h |
| September | 28 °C | 20.6 °C | 4 | 11.3 h |
| October | 24.5 °C | 17.2 °C | 6 | 9.5 h |
| November | 20.1 °C | 13 °C | 6 | 8.7 h |
| December | 17.5 °C | 10.6 °C | 6 | 8.2 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Ideal for sightseeing the Alcazaba and beaches without summer heat — one of the best windows.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is excellent; July–August suit beach lovers who don't mind heat and crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are prime — warm sea, gentle heat and thinner crowds.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Best for budget-minded, crowd-averse travellers happy with cooler, sightseeing weather.
Notable events
- March or April
- Semana Santa (Holy Week processions)
- August
- Feria de Málaga (city's biggest summer fair)
- Spring (March)
- Málaga Film Festival
- December
- Christmas lights on Calle Larios
Frequently asked
Is Málaga too hot in August?
August is hot, with average highs of 31.2 °C and lows around 23.5 °C, plus peak crowds. It's fine for the beach but uncomfortable for long sightseeing days.
What is the rainiest month?
March is the wettest, with about 10 rain days, followed by April at 8. Summer is driest, with just 1 rain day in July and August.
Is winter worth visiting?
Yes if you want quiet and mild weather — January highs reach 16.8 °C with 8.3 hours of sun daily, though it's cooler and has 6 rain days, so pack layers.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Málaga — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.