Malaga · SpringMonth summary
Malaga weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
35% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malaga in March?
✅ 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 March: 18°C and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Malaga in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Semana Santa (March-April) — spectacular processions in the historic centre Spring marks the start of the good season in Malaga. Temperatures rise (18°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 March, Malaga averages 18°C, 35% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -29%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malaga in March
Is March a good time to visit Malaga?
March 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 March?
With 18°C max and 10.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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