Season guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and the first rains in November, with prices falling. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 2 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 10.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 12 of the year's roughly 43 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Christmas lights switched on along Calle Larios (usually late November)
Make the most of the weather
Beach · La Malagueta
La Malagueta beach
The city beach closest to the centre is a long strip of dark sand with lifeguards and facilities in summer and chiringuitos grilling sardines on skewers in old boats filled with sand.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Food
Garden · Northern Málaga
La Concepción Historical-Botanical Garden
Visit in spring for the wisteria; take a bus or taxi, as it is about 7 km from the centre.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Historic site · La Malagueta
English Cemetery
Founded in the early 1830s, this is the oldest Protestant cemetery in mainland Spain, a shaded hillside garden of graves of British and other foreign residents, sailors and writers.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Centro Histórico
Paseo del Parque
Use it as a shaded walking route on hot days between the centre and the beach.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
Palace · Centro Histórico
Alcazaba of Málaga
Built in the 11th century on the hill above the port, this Moorish palace-fortress climbs through horseshoe arches, double walls and courtyards with fountains and orange trees to Nasrid-era palace rooms at the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
Day trips in autumn
- Nerja and Frigiliana (About 1 hour 15 minutes by bus) — Nerja's Balcón de Europa viewpoint juts over coves and beaches, and the nearby Cueva de Nerja has huge cavern halls with prehistoric paintings.
- Antequera and El Torcal (About 45 minutes by bus or train) — Antequera's Dolmens of Menga and Viera are prehistoric megalithic burial chambers listed by UNESCO, and the town has a Moorish alcazaba and many churches.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Málaga?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and the first rains in November, with prices falling.
+What is the weather like in Málaga in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.