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Best time to visit Málaga & Costa del Sol
For beach weather, the best time to visit Málaga & Costa del Sol is May to October. For sightseeing in milder weather, try February to April and November to December.
Málaga & Costa del Sol month by month
From daily weather for 2011–2025. Tap a month for the full picture.
- January18°CoolSea 16° · 5 rainy days
- February19°Good for sightseeingSea 16° · 4 rainy days
- March20°Good for sightseeingSea 16° · 8 rainy days
- April22°Good for sightseeingSea 17° · 5 rainy days
- May25°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 19° · 3 rainy days
- June29°Beach weatherSea 20° · 1 rainy day
- July32°Beach weatherSea 23° · 0 rainy days
- August32°Beach weatherSea 24° · 1 rainy day
- September29°Beach weatherSea 22° · 2 rainy days
- October25°Beach weatherGood for sightseeingSea 20° · 4 rainy days
- November21°Good for sightseeingSea 19° · 6 rainy days
- December19°Good for sightseeingSea 17° · 4 rainy days
Beach weather = highs of 25°C or more and fewer than seven rainy days. Good for sightseeing = highs between 18°C and 28°C and fewer than ten rainy days. Very hot = highs of 33°C or more. Wet = ten or more rainy days. Cool = highs below 18°C. How we measure
Quick answers
- When is the best time to visit Málaga & Costa del Sol?
- For beach weather, the best time to visit Málaga & Costa del Sol is May to October. For sightseeing in milder weather, try February to April and November to December.
- What is the hottest month in Málaga & Costa del Sol?
- August, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
- When is the sea warmest in Málaga & Costa del Sol?
- August, at about 24°C. It is coolest in February, at about 16°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Málaga & Costa del Sol?
- March, with rain on about 8 days and 98 mm in a typical month.