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Málaga in June

What June is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Tyk, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

June is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with swimmable sea; the city celebrates midsummer on the beaches.

Key facts

Average high / low
28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
Rainy days
About 1
Daylight
About 14.7 hours
Sea temperature
20°C (68°F)
Crowds
Busy
Hotel prices
High

Weather in June

June is the 3rd-warmest month in Málaga: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (25°C (77°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).

Sunrise (15 June)
About 06:58
Sunset (15 June)
About 21:38
Daylight
About 14.7 hours
Sea
20°C (68°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.

Events in June

  • Noche de San Juan — beach bonfires and midnight swims (23 June)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in June

Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.

English Cemetery, Málaga
Photo: NatalieMaynor, CC BY 2.0

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
Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga
Photo: Llecco, CC BY-SA 3.0

Museum · Centro Histórico

Museo Picasso Málaga

Opened in 2003 in the 16th-century Palacio de Buenavista, the museum holds more than 200 works by Picasso donated by his family, spanning his whole career from early academic studies to late ceramics.

Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Iconic
  • Art
  • Rainy day

Street · Centro Histórico

Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución

Walk it early in the morning to see the marble gleaming before the crowds; in December, the light shows run in the evenings.

Time needed
30 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • Shopping
  • After dark
  • Iconic

What to pack

For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.

Is June a good time to visit Málaga?

One of the best months to visit Málaga, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.

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Questions travellers ask

+Is June a good time to visit Málaga?

It is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Hot and dry with swimmable sea; the city celebrates midsummer on the beaches.

+How warm is Málaga in June?

Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in June?

Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.