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Málaga, Andalusia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Málaga, Andalusia?
Málaga, Andalusia gets 506 mm of precipitation a year over about 55 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).
Mediterranean climate
Málaga, Andalusia has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 17°C in January to 31°C in August. December is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 8° | 18° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 12° | 22° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 21° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 16° | 24° |
How much rain does Málaga get?
Málaga gets 506 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 55 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of Spain.
December is the wettest month, with 88 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 7.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 95 days, to August 13, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Málaga got 506 mm of rain, against a normal of 506 mm for those months. December 2025 had the most, with 125 mm.
Málaga weather by month
Málaga weather in January
In January, Málaga averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 27°C (1981) and the record low is -3°C (1985). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in February
In February, Málaga averages a high of 18°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 49% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 28°C (1995) and the record low is -2°C (1983). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in March
In March, Málaga averages a high of 19°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 32°C (1988) and the record low is -1°C (1993). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in April
In April, Málaga averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 34°C (2023) and the record low is 3°C (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in May
In May, Málaga averages a high of 25°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2021) and the record low is 7°C (1972). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in June
In June, Málaga averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (1983) and the record low is 11°C (1975).
Málaga weather in July
In July, Málaga averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 0 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 90% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 44°C (1978) and the record low is 14°C (1984).
Málaga weather in August
In August, Málaga averages a high of 31°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 84% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 44°C (2020) and the record low is 13°C (1977).
Málaga weather in September
In September, Málaga averages a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2000) and the record low is 10°C (1994).
Málaga weather in October
In October, Málaga averages a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2014) and the record low is 6°C (1974). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in November
In November, Málaga averages a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 77 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 31°C (1995) and the record low is 2°C (1971). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Málaga weather in December
In December, Málaga averages a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 29°C (2023) and the record low is -1°C (1979).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Málaga
July is the sunniest month in Málaga, with estimated sunshine of 90% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 44%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 60% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Málaga is sunnier than 85% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 75% and is lowest in June at 57%.
Málaga has about 26 days a year above 32°C. Málaga is hotter than 56% of Spain.
Málaga weather records
These records cover MALAGA AEROPUERTO during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Málaga station is 44°C, on July 18, 1978. The coldest is -3°C, on January 16, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 147 mm of precipitation, on November 6, 1982.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Málaga
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 18°C and lows near 8°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 21°C.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 15°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 17° | 62 mm | 7 | 74% | 50% | 27° | -3° |
| February | 8° | 18° | 56 mm | 6 | 72% | 49% | 28° | -2° |
| March | 10° | 19° | 66 mm | 7 | 69% | 44% | 32° | -1° |
| April | 12° | 22° | 41 mm | 6 | 69% | 50% | 34° | 3° |
| May | 15° | 25° | 23 mm | 4 | 64% | 60% | 36° | 7° |
| June | 19° | 28° | 4.3 mm | 1 | 57% | 76% | 41° | 11° |
| July | 21° | 31° | 0.0 mm | 0 | 58% | 90% | 44° | 14° |
| August | 22° | 31° | 2.8 mm | 1 | 60% | 84% | 44° | 13° |
| September | 19° | 28° | 25 mm | 3 | 65% | 63% | 38° | 10° |
| October | 16° | 24° | 61 mm | 6 | 69% | 47% | 36° | 6° |
| November | 12° | 20° | 77 mm | 7 | 71% | 57% | 31° | 2° |
| December | 9° | 18° | 88 mm | 7 | 75% | 53% | 29° | -1° |
Station: MALAGA AEROPUERTO, 9 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Málaga climate questions
How much rain does Málaga get?
Málaga gets 506 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 55 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Málaga?
December is the wettest month in Málaga, with 88 mm. July is the driest, with 0 mm.
How many rainy days does Málaga have a year?
Málaga has about 55 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 7.
What is the hottest month in Málaga?
July is the warmest month in Málaga, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Málaga?
January is the coldest month in Málaga, with an average low of 8°C.
What is the record high temperature in Málaga?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Málaga station is 44°C, set on July 18, 1978. The record low is -3°C, on January 16, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Málaga?
July is the sunniest month in Málaga, with estimated sunshine of 90% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Málaga?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to May and October to November, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.