Season guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: NatalieMaynor, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Warm, sunny and green, with Semana Santa processions and comfortable sightseeing weather; the sea is still cool. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 13 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 13
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 5 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 5 | 13.1 h | 4/5 |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 14.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 22°C (72°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 13 of the year's roughly 43 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Málaga Film Festival — Spanish and Latin American cinema (usually March)
- April: Semana Santa — Holy Week processions with huge tronos (March or April)
- May: Noche en Blanco — night of free cultural events (usually May)
Make the most of the weather
Palace · Centro Histórico
Alcazaba of Málaga
Built in the 11th century on the hill above the port, this Moorish palace-fortress climbs through horseshoe arches, double walls and courtyards with fountains and orange trees to Nasrid-era palace rooms at the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
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
Day trips in spring
- Caminito del Rey (About 1 hour by car or train) — A cliff-hugging walkway pinned to the walls of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge, rebuilt and reopened in 2015.
- Ronda (About 1 hour 45 minutes by bus) — A town split by the deep El Tajo gorge and joined by the 18th-century Puente Nuevo bridge, with one of Spain's oldest bullrings, Moorish baths and cliff-edge viewpoints over the countryside.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Málaga?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Warm, sunny and green, with Semana Santa processions and comfortable sightseeing weather; the sea is still cool.
+What is the weather like in Málaga in spring?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 13 rainy days over the season.