Climate Insights for Málaga

Centro Histórico, Andalusia, Spain

Hottest
July
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
January
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
March
100 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Málaga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 448 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 100 mm of rainfall. Málaga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Málaga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 17.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Málaga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 8°FebMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AprMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 11°MayMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 14°JunMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 18°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 23°Average: 19°Min: 15°NovMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°DecMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 59°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 53°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 66°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°F
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Temperatures in Málaga vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Málaga vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 52°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 46mmFebPrecipitation: 32mmMarPrecipitation: 100mmAprPrecipitation: 47mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 7mmSepPrecipitation: 21mmOctPrecipitation: 47mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmDecPrecipitation: 57mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.8inFebPrecipitation: 1.3inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 1.9inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 2.3in
Precipitation

Málaga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 448 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 99 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Málaga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Málaga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Málaga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan11°52°F
Feb12°54°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr15°60°F
May19°65°F
Jun23°73°F
Jul25°78°F
Aug25°78°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov14°58°F
Dec12°54°F

The best time to visit Málaga is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Málaga is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 46°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Málaga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Málaga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C46 °F
15 °C59 °F
9 km/h6 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C47 °F
16 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C53 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C64 °F
27 °C80 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
29 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
9 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in