Malaga Weather

One of the main attractions of Malaga as a holiday destination is the beautiful weather which is known as one of the hottest along the Costa del Sol.

5 Day Forecast

Today	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Partly Cloudy 15°/8°	Partly Cloudy 16°/10°	Partly Cloudy 18°/6°	Partly Cloudy 17°/5°	Partly Cloudy 14°/5°

Summer Weather

The average temperature for the season is in the high 20s where June’s average is around 27°C which rises to around 29°C in July and August. During midday, temperatures can reach into the 30s yet the coastal breezes also provide coolness. Due to the seas surrounding Malaga, the town can also experience fogs every once in a while due to the Saharan winds coming across the Mediterranean. However these fogs can usual disperse before midday. Rain during the July and August is practically non-existent yet June and September sees only an average of 3 days of rainfall. In June, the rain is just a light drizzle yet in September there may some thunderstorms.

Autumn Weather

In October and November, the weather is still quite warm yet is prone to wet patches. October’s average temperature is 23°C whilst November has an average of 19°C. The high temperature means that the beach can be used in the day along with swimming sea being possible. The lowest temperature in this time period can fall to between 14°C and 11°C seeing 9 days of rain per month on average. The characteristic Malaga fog also continues in this period and can be slightly more forceful.

Winter Weather

The wetness of autumn extends into winter along with the warm temperatures. An average of 8 days of rain per month means that the majority of the time is mostly rain-free. Moreover the hours of sunshine drop to around 5 hours a day. The temperature can be as high as 20s during daylight yet January only sees an average high of 16°C and low of 7°C. At this time swimming in the sea is not advisable due to the low temperature.

Spring Weather

Between March and May the average highest temperature starts at 19°C which rises steadily to 23°C in May. The sea is not yet at the right temperature for swimming in and there are between 7 and 9 hours on sunshine a day. The odd foggy patch can also still occur in this season. Due to Malaga being a bustling town throughout the year, this is also a great time to visit if you don’t wish to spend all your day on the beach and make the most of cheaper prices.