Malaga Weather

Malaga weather - Beautiful warm sunny climate
Malaga boasts some of the best weather in Spain: long days of Mediterranean sunshine are practically guaranteed throughout the exceptionally long holiday season. Malaga rainfall is very low even in winter, and virtually non-existent from late May to late September. Average sunshine hours in Malaga rival Murcia, Almeria and Madrid: around 12 hours in summer. An average 6 hours of sunshine in winter explain Malaga’s popularity as a winter city break destination! The Malaga region enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year: hence the Costa del Sol.

Malaga weather - Romantic warm nights
Our weather chart for Malaga shows average summer temperatures typical of the Costa del Sol in general. The average Malaga temperature in summer is 28º. The hottest days can go well over 30º, but Malaga summer weather is much more comfortable than Seville thanks to relatively low humidity and the influence of the sea. Summer nights are a delight, prompting plenty of eating and drinking in the open air. Malaga sea temperatures are already rising by May. Even the Malaga mountains are gorgeously warm and rainless throughout the long summer season. Hot summers and mild Malaga winter weather explain the beautiful flowers and shrubs that make mountain towns like Ronda so delightfully colourful. Pack a light jacket or sweater for waterfront cafes and trips to mountain villages.

Malaga weather - Year round sunshine and warmth
When deciding when to go to Malaga do bear in mind that the city is much quieter outside July and August. Malaga weather is beautifully warm in spring and autumn and there are far fewer tourists. Year round warmth and sunshine makes Malaga a favourite for low-season golf holidays and winter activity holidays in outstanding Malaga national parks. Even December and January sees average temperatures of 17º!

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