Malaga · SummerMonth summary
Malaga weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
4% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malaga in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Malaga. June remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Malaga in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Feria de Málaga (mid-August) — Andalusia's biggest party after Seville. Free In the height of summer, Malaga sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Malaga averages 31°C, 4% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malaga in August
Is August a good time to visit Malaga?
August is an excellent time to visit Malaga (score 8.8/10). With 31°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Malaga in August?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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