Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in May
What May is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Llecco, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. One of the best months: warm, sunny and dry, with long evenings and beach season starting.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Málaga: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with April (22°C (72°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:18
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, sunny and green, with Semana Santa processions and comfortable sightseeing weather; the sea is still cool.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Noche en Blanco — night of free cultural events (usually May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Centro Histórico
Gibralfaro Castle
Take bus 35 up and walk down the zigzag path to the Alcazaba; the Mirador de Gibralfaro just below the castle is free.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Kids
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Málaga Cathedral
Built between the 16th and 18th centuries, the Renaissance cathedral was never finished: funds ran out before the south tower was completed, earning it the nickname La Manquita, the one-armed lady.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
Waterfront · La Malagueta
Muelle Uno and the port promenade
Walk it at sunset, then continue to La Malagueta for dinner at a beach restaurant.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Outdoors
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 14°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May 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, June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Málaga?
It is one of the best months to visit Málaga. One of the best months: warm, sunny and dry, with long evenings and beach season starting.
+How warm is Málaga in May?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in May?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.