When is the best time to go to Malaga?

When is the best time to go to Malaga? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Malaga
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • Malaga has dry periods in July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and March
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, November and December
  • The best months for swimming are July, August and September


Annual weather in Malaga

Infographic of the best times to visit Malaga
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Weather details in Malaga month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Malaga for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Malaga

Malaga enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Malaga is 72°F (ranging from 61°F in january to 86°F in august). Annual rainfall is 21.7in, with a minimum of 0.2in in july and a maximum of 3.1in in november.
  • Between january and february the climate is not good, but still OK. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains about 11% of the time in february.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 58°F and you can expect to have 2.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From may to june the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and you can expect to have 0.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of july and august the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 86°F and it rains in august about 0.4in.
  • Between september and october the climate is perfect. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains about 8% of the time in october.
  • Between november and december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 63°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Malaga

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Malaga: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

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Precipitation (rainfall)

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Daily sunshine hours

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Sea temperature

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Humidity

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Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Malaga

Find out when Malaga has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Malaga

  • Very low season in Malaga
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and March.
  • Low season in Malaga
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: February, April, November and December.
  • High season in Malaga
    The number of visitors to Malaga is high in: May, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Malaga
    The largest number of tourists visiting Malaga is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Malaga month by month

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Best time for low prices in Malaga

Average prices of hotels in Malaga month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Malaga. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Malaga

A return flight between London and Malaga is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 66 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 161 more for your airline ticket to Malaga if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Malaga

On average, it costs $ 30 per day to hire a car in Malaga. This price varies by $ 11 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 23 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 33.

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