Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in April
What April is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warm and pleasant; Semana Santa fills the city with processions and visitors, so book early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Málaga: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (20°C (68°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:44
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:52
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny and green, with Semana Santa processions and comfortable sightseeing weather; the sea is still cool.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Semana Santa — Holy Week processions with huge tronos (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Soho
Soho street art
Large murals by Spanish and international street artists cover building façades across Soho, created through an urban art project that turned the district between the old town and the river into an open-air gallery.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
Gallery · Soho
CAC Málaga
Check the programme online; large exhibitions change several times a year.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Waterfront · Pedregalejo
Pedregalejo and El Palo seafront
The promenade through the former fishing villages of Pedregalejo and El Palo is lined with family restaurants grilling espetos of sardines over wood fires in boats on the sand.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
Museum · Centro Histórico
Interactive Music Museum
Allow time in the hands-on rooms, where children can try the instruments themselves.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Málaga?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Málaga?
It is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Warm and pleasant; Semana Santa fills the city with processions and visitors, so book early.
+How warm is Málaga in April?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.