Málaga weather in April
Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in April
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Málaga in April?
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.
April compared
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More details for April
- Daylight
- 13 h 6 min07:45 – 20:51
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in April
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Málaga in April: quick answers
Is Málaga hot in April?
No. In April, Málaga is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C and nights drop to about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Málaga in April?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to September.
Does it rain much in Málaga in April?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm.
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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)