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The birthplace of the brilliant Pablo Picasso and Hollywood star Antonio Banderas's hectic and eclectic city of Malaga stretches between mountains and Mediterranean coast in the south of Spain in the province of the same name, part of the autonomous region of Andalusia. Find out on the Tour Calendar why the most best time to visit Malaga is the end of spring, the beginning of summer, and also the first half of autumn.

Tourist season in Malaga

Malaga is the main air gateway to Andalusia and the land gateway to the Costa del Sol. Tourists often underestimate Malaga, considering it only as a transit point. Fortunately, in lately this trend has begun to decline. Despite the port appearance of the city, a lot of attractions are concentrated here, which have carried the main milestones of its life through the centuries. Just look at the Arabian Alcazaba Palace and Pablo Picasso's house-museum! Today Malaga is a rich port city, which, coupled with historical architectural structures, can offer an attractive clean beaches with excellent opportunities for aquatic species sports, delicious cuisine served in numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as bright nightlife. Malaga is chosen by both young people and married couples with children. People come here from April to October.

High season

High season in Malaga, as well as along the entire coast Mediterranean Sea, falls on summer months. Local Europeans are joined on their annual summer holidays by tourists from all over the world. This is the time to combine an intensive excursion program with a beach holiday. The beaches are busy in summer, the embankment looks like a kaleidoscope of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, from which deafening sounds of the latest hits can be heard at night. If you want to avoid such turmoil, excellent option it will be the off-season.

Low season

Low season in Malaga begins in November. Winter is a fairly quiet time in the city, which is sometimes punctuated by some lavish celebrations. Prices are mostly coming down and becoming more palatable.

Beach season in Malaga

More often beach holiday in Malaga - not an end in itself, but great opportunity combine all the best that this city can give. The further the beach is from the center, the greater the likelihood of sunbathing and swimming in a relatively calm atmosphere, even at the height of the season. Swimming in Malaga starts from the beginning of June, and ends in last days October.

Velvet season in Malaga

Since the summer in Malaga is quite hot, many tourists prefer to sunbathe on the Mediterranean beaches during velvet season, i.e. from mid-September to early October. The climate benefits are obvious, as are lower prices.

It's time for the holidays in Malaga

Rarely does a week go by in Malaga without some kind of holiday, music, theater or other art festival. Before the start of Lent in February, the residents of Malaga spend 10 days enjoying the magnificent Carnival - a “festival of the belly” and all-consuming fun. Holy Week falling on different numbers March, has special tourist significance. It is celebrated with religious processions in compliance with all necessary regulations. June is marked by the feast of St. John. On this day, many entertainment events take place, including competitions in jumping over a burning fire, in the evening fireworks are launched and swimming in the sea. Since Malaga is a port city, the patron saint of all sailors, Carmen, is especially revered here. Remember that it falls on July 16th. The traditional Spanish “feria” (in our language “fair”) opens in Malaga in August, and it not only includes delicious wine, gourmet delicacies and organic products, but also competitions, live music and beautiful outfits. Christmas time is a fabulous time when the streets of the city are literally resurrected from hibernation and decorated with millions of lights.

Climate in Malaga

Malaga is influenced by the Mediterranean type of climate, which boasts 300 sunny and less than 50 rainy days a year. By the way, Malaga is one of the European cities with the highest average annual temperature. Between May and October the amount of precipitation is minimal.

Malaga in the spring

The long embankment, crowned on both sides with stately spreading palm trees, becomes especially attractive at this time of year for both local residents and tourists walking along it on a sunny day. Of course, temperatures in the spring begin to rise rapidly, reaching 20 °C in April and 23 °C in May. The alleys and boulevards of the city are covered with flowers and lush greenery. Now is the time to go on a trip to the local Botanical Garden, famous for one of the richest collections subtropical plants, which in the spring appear before visitors at their most beautiful. But in the evening, get ready for cold weather - on average 10°C-11°C. Some days may be very windy and foggy. However, this won't last long. You shouldn’t count too much on the beach, since you will only be able to swim in the last days of May - early June.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in spring

	Weather in March	Weather in April	Weather in May
Temperature average	+15	+16	+19
Temperature during the day	+20	+21	+24
Temperature at night	+10	+11	+13
Water temperature	+17	+18	+20
Rain	7 days	7 days	7 days
Humidity	70%	65%	65%

Malaga in summer

Summer in Malaga is very hot and dry. Rain is out of the question at this time of year. During the day, the air temperature ranges from 27 °C to 30 °C, while in the sun the thermometer can jump to 40 °C. At this time of day it is absolutely impossible to think about cultural heritage cities - everyone, on the contrary, is trying to hide in all directions. Some spend time on the beach under sun loungers, others eat delicious dishes in air-conditioned restaurants, while others simply sleep in hotels. The resort really begins to bustle only in the late afternoon, when it gets a little cooler - about 20 °C-22 °C. During the season, the water warms up to a maximum of 23 °C-24 °C, which is quite comfortable for swimming.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in summer

	Weather in June	Weather in July	Weather in August
Temperature average	+22	+25	+25
Temperature during the day	+27	+30	+30
Temperature at night	+17	+20	+20
Water temperature	+24	+27	+28
Rain	2 days	1 day	1 day
Humidity	60%	60%	65%

Malaga in autumn

Although autumn in Malaga brings with it many beautiful days, in October and November you can experience intermittent rainy weather, simultaneously accompanied by high clouds and sun. Many people choose this particular time, since air temperatures are high, especially in September - 27 °C. Until mid-late October you can safely swim, although only in the daytime, since at night the air cools significantly.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in autumn

	Weather in September	Weather in October	Weather in November
Temperature average	+24	+20	+16
Temperature during the day	+28	+24	+20
Temperature at night	+19	+15	+12
Water temperature	+27	+24	+21
Rain	5 days	9 days	8 days
Humidity	70%	75%	75%

Home to the genius Pablo Picasso and Hollywood star Antonio Banderas, the hectic and eclectic city of Malaga stretches between the mountains and the Mediterranean coast in southern Spain in the province of the same name, part of the autonomous region of Andalusia. Find out on the Tour Calendar why the best time to visit Malaga is late spring, early summer, and the first half of autumn.

Tourist season in Malaga

Malaga is the main air gateway to Andalusia and the land gateway to the Costa del Sol. Tourists often underestimate Malaga, considering it only as a transit point. Fortunately, this trend has subsided recently. Despite the port appearance of the city, a lot of attractions are concentrated here, which have carried the main milestones of its life through the centuries. Just look at the Arabian Alcazaba Palace and Pablo Picasso's house-museum! Today, Malaga is a wealthy port city, which, coupled with historical architectural structures, can offer invitingly clean beaches with excellent opportunities for water sports, delicious cuisine served in numerous cafes and restaurants, as well as a vibrant nightlife. Malaga is chosen by both young people and couples with children. People come here from April to October.

High season

The high season in Malaga, as well as along the entire Mediterranean coast, is in the summer months. Local Europeans are joined on their annual summer holidays by tourists from all over the world. This is the time to combine an intensive excursion program with a beach holiday. The beaches are busy in summer, the embankment looks like a kaleidoscope of bars, restaurants and nightclubs, from which deafening sounds of the latest hits can be heard at night. If you want to avoid such turmoil, the off-season would be an excellent option.

Low season

Beach season in Malaga

Most often, a beach holiday in Malaga is not an end in itself, but an excellent opportunity to combine all the best that this city can give. The further the beach is from the center, the greater the likelihood of sunbathing and swimming in a relatively calm atmosphere, even at the height of the season. Swimming in Malaga begins in early June and ends in late October.

Velvet season in Malaga

Since the summer in Malaga is quite hot, many tourists prefer to sunbathe on the Mediterranean beaches during the velvet season, i.e. from mid-September to early October. The climate benefits are obvious, as are lower prices.

It's time for the holidays in Malaga

Rarely does a week go by in Malaga without some kind of holiday, music, theater or other art festival. Before the start of Lent in February, the residents of Malaga spend 10 days enjoying the magnificent Carnival - a “festival of the belly” and all-consuming fun. Holy Week, which falls on different dates in March, has a special tourist significance. It is celebrated with religious processions in compliance with all necessary regulations. June is marked by the feast of St. John. On this day, many entertainment events take place, including competitions in jumping over a burning fire, in the evening fireworks are launched and swimming in the sea. Since Malaga is a port city, the patron saint of all sailors, Carmen, is especially revered here. Remember that it falls on July 16th. The traditional Spanish “feria” (in our language “fair”) opens in Malaga in August, and it not only includes delicious wine, gourmet delicacies and organic products, but also competitions, live music and beautiful outfits. Christmas time is a fabulous time when the streets of the city are literally resurrected from winter hibernation and decorated with millions of lights.

Climate in Malaga

Malaga is influenced by the Mediterranean type of climate, which boasts 300 sunny and less than 50 rainy days a year. By the way, Malaga is one of the cities in Europe with the highest average annual temperature. Between May and October the amount of precipitation is minimal.

Malaga in the spring

The long embankment, crowned on both sides with stately spreading palm trees, becomes especially attractive at this time of year for both local residents and tourists walking along it on a sunny day. Of course, temperatures in the spring begin to rise rapidly, reaching 20 °C in April and 23 °C in May. The alleys and boulevards of the city are covered with flowers and lush greenery. This is the time to go on an excursion to the local Botanical Garden, famous for one of the richest collections of subtropical plants, which in the spring appear before visitors in their most beautiful. But in the evening, get ready for cold weather - on average 10°C-11°C. Some days may be very windy and foggy. However, this won't last long. You shouldn’t count too much on the beach, since you will only be able to swim in the last days of May - early June.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in spring

	Weather in March	Weather in April	Weather in May
Temperature average	+15	+16	+19
Temperature during the day	+20	+21	+24
Temperature at night	+10	+11	+13
Water temperature	+17	+18	+20
Rain	7 days	7 days	7 days
Humidity	70%	65%	65%

Malaga in summer

Summer in Malaga is very hot and dry. Rain is out of the question at this time of year. During the day, the air temperature ranges from 27 °C to 30 °C, while in the sun the thermometer can jump to 40 °C. At this time of day, it is completely impossible to think about the cultural heritage of the city - everyone, on the contrary, is trying to hide in all directions. Some spend time on the beach under sun loungers, others eat delicious meals in air-conditioned restaurants, while others simply sleep in hotels. The resort really begins to bustle only in the late afternoon, when it gets a little cooler - about 20 °C-22 °C. During the season, the water warms up to a maximum of 23 °C-24 °C, which is quite comfortable for swimming.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in summer

	Weather in June	Weather in July	Weather in August
Temperature average	+22	+25	+25
Temperature during the day	+27	+30	+30
Temperature at night	+17	+20	+20
Water temperature	+24	+27	+28
Rain	2 days	1 day	1 day
Humidity	60%	60%	65%

Malaga in autumn

Although autumn in Málaga brings with it many beautiful days, October and November offer intermittent rainy weather with periods of high clouds and sunshine. Many people choose this particular time, since air temperatures are high, especially in September - 27 °C. Until mid-late October you can safely swim, although only in the daytime, since at night the air cools significantly.

Temperature and weather in Malaga in autumn

	Weather in September	Weather in October	Weather in November
Temperature average	+24	+20	+16
Temperature during the day	+28	+24	+20
Temperature at night	+19	+15	+12
Water temperature	+27	+24	+21
Rain	5 days	9 days	8 days
Humidity	70%	75%	75%

IN high season the air is heated to +31.8°C, and the sea is +22.1°C. Low - air +15.8°C, water +14.0°C, precipitation 21.3 mm, 2 rainy days, only 21 sunny days. This is a popular city to travel to in Spain. The weather in Malaga by month, in winter, spring, summer and autumn is presented in the graph below. Beach season here lasts at least 3 months.

The best months to travel

September, July, August are the best times to relax. The price is good warm weather from +31.2°C to +32.5°C. At this time of year there is little rain, no more than 0 days per month, with precipitation ranging from 0.0 to 23.4 mm. Also in Malaga there is a warm sea with water temperatures from +21.0°C to +22.8°C and swimming is a pleasure. There are maximum sunny days for the whole year - from 27 to 31 days. The monthly climate and temperature in Malaga are calculated based on recent years.

Air temperature in Malaga by month

The difference in daily air temperature throughout the year is 16.7°C, but due to the presence of the sea, the weather in Malaga and the monthly climate in Spain are quite mild. Most cold month- January, when the air warms up to +15.8°C, and the warmest is August with +32.5°C.

Water temperature in Malaga

The beach season here lasts 3 months: July, August, September. The sea temperature at this time of year ranges from +21°C to +22.8°C, conducive to pleasant swimming. Worst weather in Malaga and the water temperature was recorded in February +14°C.

Number of rainy days and precipitation

A bad month for travel is November, it rains on average 4 days. The maximum monthly precipitation is 46.9 mm.

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Climate summary

Month	Temperature air during the day	Temperature water	Sunny days	Rainy days (precipitation)
January	+15.8°C	+14.6°C	23	1 day (21.3mm)
February	+16°C	+14°C	21	0 days (16.6mm)
March	+18°C	+14.7°C	23	2 days (16.1mm)
April	+21.8°C	+16°C	26	2 days (24.4mm)
May	+25.2°C	+19°C	28	2 days (7.7mm)
June	+28.5°C	+19.8°C	29	0 days (8.4mm)
July	+31.8°C	+21°C	30	0 days (0.0mm)
August	+32.5°C	+22.6°C	31	0 days (0.0mm)
September	+31.2°C	+22.8°C	27	2 days (23.4mm)
October	+26.8°C	+20.4°C	28	2 days (20.4mm)
November	+20.5°C	+18.2°C	22	4 days (46.9mm)
December	+17.8°C	+16.4°C	27	0 days (8.2mm)