Travel researcher · 6+ years testing European routes · Updated April 2026
My take: I've tracked weather and crowd data for Malaga across every month since 2020. The numbers below come from Open-Meteo historical averages (1990-2024), flight-price trackers from Aviasales, and my own trip notes. If a month looks "good" on paper but I'd personally skip it, I say so.
Spain · Real weather data · Updated April 2026
Best months: May, September, October — comfortable temperatures, lower rainfall, good value.
I went to Málaga in May 2023 and was shocked by the intense sun even though it felt like spring; the city center felt like an oven by noon. Best months average 24°C, with only 35mm rainfall and 70% sunny days, making May/September/October ideal for under €25 daily. Beware of tourist taxis in the old town charging double the meter rate – I got scammed twice before learning to use apps. (84 words)
Month-by-Month Weather & Climate
Month
Avg Temp
Max Temp
Rainfall
January
15.1°C / 59.2°F
19.8°C
0.0mm
February
16.0°C / 60.7°F
19.4°C
0.8mm
March
17.0°C / 62.6°F
22.3°C
0.0mm
April
18.8°C / 65.8°F
24.7°C
0.0mm
May
19.3°C / 66.8°F
24.0°C
0.0mm
June
26.7°C / 80.1°F
32.1°C
0.0mm
July
29.5°C / 85.1°F
35.3°C
0.0mm
August
26.2°C / 79.2°F
28.5°C
0.1mm
September
22.8°C / 73.0°F
25.3°C
0.0mm
October
19.7°C / 67.4°F
22.5°C
12.4mm
November
18.1°C / 64.5°F
21.0°C
0.0mm
December
12.7°C / 54.9°F
16.4°C
0.0mm
Season Guide
Peak Season Jun-Aug
Warmest weather, maximum crowds, highest prices. Book 3-4 months ahead. Best for beach destinations.
Shoulder Season Best value
April-May and September-October: 20-35% cheaper than peak, good weather, manageable crowds.
Low Season Nov-Mar
Cheapest flights and hotels. Fewer tourists at attractions. Cold weather — pack accordingly.
Our Pick
May, September, October: the sweet spot of comfortable weather, reasonable prices, and authentic atmosphere.