Malaga, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Malaga?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
20°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (20%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Costa del Sol BeachJune–September — Playa de la Malagueta, La Cala, 300 days of sunshine/year.
Picasso & CultureYear-round — Picasso Museum, Centre Pompidou Málaga, Carmen Thyssen Museum.
Wine & TapasYear-round — sweet Málaga wine, Atarazanas market, El Pimpi.
Caminito del ReyOctober-May — spectacular walkway, booking required.
FamilyJune or September — beach, Bioparc, Aquarium, sea 24°C.
BudgetNovember–March — hotels often cheaper, near-constant sunshine.
Monthly climate data
Malaga weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 9°C | 16°C | 20% | 1.5 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 18°C | 16% | 1.1 | 9.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 35% | 3.2 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 20°C | 25% | 1.5 | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.8 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.3 | 13.2h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 31°C | 4% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 13% | 0.9 | 11.2h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 25°C | 18% | 2.1 | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 20% | 2.4 | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 10°C | 17°C | 21% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 21°C, 24% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 30°C, 4% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 17% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 17°C, 19% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 6% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 20% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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