Climate in Malaga — Annual Weather Overview
Malaga has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 32.0°C) and the coolest is January (16.6°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 15.4°C between August and January. Annual rainfall is modest at around 390mm, with March the wettest month (85.2mm) and July the driest (1.1mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 21.8°C, 166mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.8°C, 14mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 24.7°C, 78mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 17.7°C, 132mm rain.
Malaga — Monthly Temperatures
Malaga — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Malaga stays reasonable all year.
Malaga weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.6°C | 9.4°C | 63.4mm | 8.3h | 5 | 10/10 |
| February | 18.2°C | 10.9°C | 22.2mm | 9.5h | 4 | 10/10 |
| March | 19.6°C | 11.9°C | 85.2mm | 9.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 21.0°C | 13.7°C | 48.6mm | 10.7h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 24.7°C | 16.8°C | 32.4mm | 12.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 28.8°C | 20.5°C | 11.2mm | 13.2h | 3 | 10/10 |
| July | 31.5°C | 23.3°C | 1.1mm | 13.1h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 32.0°C | 23.7°C | 1.5mm | 12.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.2°C | 20.6°C | 29.5mm | 11.2h | 4 | 10/10 |
| October | 24.7°C | 17.2°C | 19.7mm | 9.5h | 3 | 10/10 |
| November | 21.1°C | 13.5°C | 29.3mm | 9.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| December | 18.3°C | 10.8°C | 46.0mm | 7.9h | 6 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Malaga have?
Malaga has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 16.6°C in January to 32.0°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Malaga?
August is the hottest month in Malaga, with average highs of 32.0°C and lows of 23.7°C.
What is the coldest month in Malaga?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 16.6°C and lows of 9.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Malaga?
March is the wettest month, averaging 85.2mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Malaga get per year?
Malaga receives around 390mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (1.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Malaga?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.