Málaga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 23.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,310 h
- Rain a year
- 467 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Málaga
Málaga has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year, Málaga is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Málaga in October?
In October, Málaga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Málaga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min08:24 – 19:43
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %50 %
- Seaweight 25 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Málaga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 18.7 – 21.1 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Málaga ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 23.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
From December to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 22.4 and 24.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.8° | 16.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.1° | 14.4° | 15.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.4° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.8° | 16.9° | 18.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 20.0° | 18.7° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.2° | 20.7° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.6° | 22.4° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 21.9° | 20.6° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.9° | 18.7° | 21.1° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.4° | 16.2° | 18.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.1° | 15.2° | 16.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Málaga
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Málaga, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Málaga: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Málaga has about 7 rainy days with 50 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26 | 15° | 10° | 15.4° | 6.5 h | 8 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 16° | 11° | 15.1° | 7.8 h | 6 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 17° | 12° | 15.4° | 8.0 h | 8 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 19° | 13° | 16.3° | 9.1 h | 7 | 43 |
| MayMay | 55 | 21° | 16° | 17.8° | 10.2 h | 5 | 27 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 25° | 19° | 20.0° | 12.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 28° | 22° | 22.2° | 12.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 28° | 22° | 23.6° | 11.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 25° | 20° | 21.9° | 9.4 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 22° | 17° | 19.9° | 7.8 h | 7 | 50 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 18° | 13° | 17.4° | 7.0 h | 7 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 16° | 11° | 16.1° | 6.3 h | 8 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Málaga
The best time to visit Málaga is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from July to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jul – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Málaga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In January, Málaga is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in January33February16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In February, Málaga is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in February31March17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Málaga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in March36April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Málaga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in April55May21° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Málaga is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in May85June25° · Sea 20° · 12 h
In June, Málaga is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in June94July28° · Sea 22° · 13 h
In July, Málaga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in July99August28° · Sea 24° · 11 h
In August, Málaga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in August92September25° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In September, Málaga is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in September60October22° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In October, Málaga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in October30November18° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In November, Málaga is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in November26December16° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In December, Málaga is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Málaga.
Málaga in DecemberPlanning a trip to Málaga
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Málaga
When is the best time to visit Málaga?
The best time to visit Málaga is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Málaga?
The sea temperature in Málaga ranges from 15.1 °C in February to 23.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to September.
Can you swim in Málaga in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.9 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
What is the warmest month in Málaga?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Málaga?
The wettest month is December with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Málaga get?
Málaga gets around 3,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.8 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Málaga in?
Málaga uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Málaga?
A nonstop flight from London to Málaga takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,670 km.
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