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Malaga
Which Season to Choose?

Málaga, gateway to the Costa del Sol — 320 days of sunshine per year, Picasso and the best sunshine-to-price ratio in Europe.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.72°N 4.42°W
JuneBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
6%Rainy days

When to visit Malaga?

🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–82°F in June
🌧 Least rain
6% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (20%)
📅 Best score
9.7/10

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.

Malaga weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
⛅ January48°F61°F20%0.1in8.8h7.1/10
🌤️ February50°F64°F16%0.0in9.4h7.3/10
🌤️ March52°F64°F35%0.1in10.7h7.1/10
🌤️ April55°F68°F25%0.1in11.7h7.6/10
🌤️ May61°F75°F13%0.0in12.8h8.8/10
☀️ June68°F82°F6%0.0in13.2h9.7/10
☀️ July73°F88°F2%0.0in13.0h8.9/10
☀️ August75°F88°F4%0.0in12.6h8.8/10
☀️ September70°F82°F13%0.0in11.2h9.1/10
☀️ October64°F77°F18%0.1in10.0h8.2/10
🌤️ November55°F68°F20%0.1in9.0h7.4/10
⛅ December50°F63°F21%0.1in8.6h7.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 21°F, 24% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 30°F, 4% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 24°F, 17% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 17°F, 19% rainy days, 8.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

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Frequently asked questions

June is ideal with 6% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 20% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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