Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in November
What November 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
November is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. Mild with some rainy days; Calle Larios lights go up late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Málaga: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (24°C (75°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:56
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and the first rains in November, with prices falling.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Christmas lights switched on along Calle Larios (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Centro Histórico
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Combine it with lunch on nearby Calle Compañía or Plaza de los Mártires.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Centro Histórico
Museo de Málaga
In the neoclassical Palacio de la Aduana, the former customs house below the Alcazaba, this museum combines a large fine-arts collection, including Andalusian painting of the 19th century, with archaeology from prehistory to the Moorish period.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · La Merced and Lagunillas
Museo Casa Natal Picasso
Sit beside the Picasso statue in the square for the photo, then visit the house before the main museum to see where his story began.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Street · Soho
Soho street art
Large murals by Spanish and international street artists cover building façades across Soho, created through an urban art project that turned the district between the old town and the river into an open-air gallery.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Málaga?
A good-value 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 November a good time to visit Málaga?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Mild with some rainy days; Calle Larios lights go up late in the month.
+How warm is Málaga in November?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.