Month guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in October
What October is really like in Málaga: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm days and fewer visitors; the first autumn rains arrive, sometimes as heavy storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Málaga: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:25
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:41
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Málaga, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Street · Centro Histórico
Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución
Málaga's main shopping street, opened in 1891, is paved in polished marble and lined with uniform 19th-century façades.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Iconic
Historic site · Centro Histórico
Roman Theatre
Come after dark, when the theatre and the Alcazaba walls above are floodlit, and have a drink on the terraces opposite.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Málaga?
It is one of the best months to visit Málaga. Warm days and fewer visitors; the first autumn rains arrive, sometimes as heavy storms.
+How warm is Málaga in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Málaga in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.