Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in August
What August is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.6 hours of daylight. Peak heat and peak season; the Feria brings a week of parties to the centre.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Málaga: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:35
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:10
- Daylight
- About 13.6 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and crowded, with warm sea, beach life and the August Feria; terral winds can bring extreme heat.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Feria de Málaga — week-long summer fair (usually mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Soho
CAC Málaga
The Contemporary Art Centre occupies a former wholesale market by the Guadalmedina river and stages changing exhibitions of international contemporary art.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Waterfront · Pedregalejo
Pedregalejo and El Palo seafront
Arrive around 2pm for lunch like locals, or at sunset for a walk along the promenade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Couples
- Kids
Museum · Centro Histórico
Interactive Music Museum
The Museo Interactivo de la Música displays hundreds of instruments from around the world, and many rooms invite visitors to play drums, guitars, pianos and percussion.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
Palace · Centro Histórico
Alcazaba of Málaga
Buy the combined ticket with Gibralfaro, and use the lift from Calle Guillén Sotelo behind the town hall to skip the steepest climb.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Málaga.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Málaga?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Málaga in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Málaga?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak heat and peak season; the Feria brings a week of parties to the centre.
+How warm is Málaga in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.