When to go to Málaga?
Between the sea and the hills, Málaga keeps its Moorish past in plain view at the Alcazaba, while the busy lanes below lead to the Picasso Museum and the sand of La Malagueta. Inland, the Caminito del Rey runs as a walkway pinned to the wall of a gorge, high above the water. Fortress stone, modern art and southern light in one compact city.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Málaga, aim for January to February, April to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Málaga
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6 | 21 | 13 | 69 |
| February | 9.0 | 34 | 14 | 69 |
| March | 9.1 | 121 | 16 | 62 |
| April | 11.5 | 19 | 18 | 81 |
| May | 12.3 | 23 | 21 | 85 |
| June | 13.1 | 22 | 25 | 88 |
| July | 13.0 | 2 | 27 | 94 |
| August | 12.7 | 3 | 28 | 94 |
| September | 11.2 | 34 | 24 | 83 |
| October | 9.0 | 76 | 21 | 69 |
| November | 9.0 | 36 | 17 | 72 |
| December | 8.1 | 45 | 14 | 67 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Málaga, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is July (about 2 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 437 mm of rain falls, and 11 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Málaga?
- Alcazaba (Moorish fortress)
- Picasso Museum
- Caminito del Rey
- La Malagueta beach
Practical info
- Country: Spain
- Airport: Málaga – Costa del Sol (AGP)
- Station: Málaga-María Zambrano
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