Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in February
What February is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Mild and sunny between showers; almond blossom inland and carnival in the streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Málaga: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (17°C (63°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 08:06
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:58
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days around 17°C, festive lights on Calle Larios and low hotel prices; too cool for most swimmers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival — parades and the 'burial of the anchovy' (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Northern Málaga
La Concepción Historical-Botanical Garden
A 19th-century estate garden on the northern edge of the city, with a romantic tropical woodland of palms, ficus and bamboo, a wisteria arbour, ponds and a viewpoint over the city.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Historic site · La Malagueta
English Cemetery
Combine it with a walk along the Paseo de Reding to La Malagueta.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Park · Centro Histórico
Paseo del Parque
A long, shaded promenade garden between the old town and the port, planted with palms, tropical trees and fountains in the late 19th century.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo Picasso Málaga
Visit early or late in the day to avoid cruise groups, and check the temporary exhibition, which is often excellent.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Málaga?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Málaga?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Mild and sunny between showers; almond blossom inland and carnival in the streets.
+How warm is Málaga in February?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.