Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in July
What July is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Hot and busy; beaches are packed and the terral wind can bring short bursts of extreme heat.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 0 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:11
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:37
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Virgen del Carmen — sea processions of fishermen's boats, especially in El Palo (16 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Centro Histórico
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
Go late morning for a plate of fried fish and a beer at one of the market bars; it does not open on Sundays.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Architecture
- Free
- Shopping
Gallery · Centro Histórico
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Set in the 16th-century Palacio de Villalón, the museum focuses on 19th-century Spanish painting, especially Andalusian scenes of bullfighters, flamenco dancers and landscapes, along with works by Sorolla and Zuloaga.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo de Málaga
Start with the archaeology rooms on the top floor, then work down; the courtyard is a cool break on hot days.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · La Merced and Lagunillas
Museo Casa Natal Picasso
Picasso was born in 1881 in this house on Plaza de la Merced.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Málaga.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Málaga?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and busy; beaches are packed and the terral wind can bring short bursts of extreme heat.
+How warm is Málaga in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.