Malaga · SummerMonth summary
Malaga weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 88°F
🌧 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°F.
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
In the height of summer, Malaga sees high temperatures (31°F). 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 48°F | 61°F | 20% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 50°F | 64°F | 16% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 52°F | 64°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 55°F | 68°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 61°F | 75°F | 13% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 82°F | 6% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 88°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 4% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 70°F | 82°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 64°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 68°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 50°F | 63°F | 21% | 0.1in | 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 88°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 88°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 4% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Malaga in August?
Temperatures reach 88°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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