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Malaga weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malaga in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Malaga in January: 16°C and 8.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Malaga in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Malaga sees 16°C during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 January, Malaga averages 16°C, 20% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malaga in January
Is January a good time to visit Malaga?
January is an acceptable time for Malaga (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Malaga in January?
With 16°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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