Season guide · Málaga · Spain
Málaga in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry and crowded, with warm sea, beach life and the August Feria; terral winds can bring extreme heat. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 2 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 2
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 0 | 14.4 h | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 1 | 13.6 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 2 of the year's roughly 43 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Noche de San Juan — beach bonfires and midnight swims (23 June)
- July: Virgen del Carmen — sea processions of fishermen's boats, especially in El Palo (16 July)
- August: Feria de Málaga — week-long summer fair (usually mid-August)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Centro Histórico
Málaga Cathedral
Book the rooftop tour for late afternoon light, and look at the stump of the unfinished tower from Plaza del Obispo.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
Waterfront · La Malagueta
Muelle Uno and the port promenade
The redeveloped port quays run from the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, a promenade of white pergolas and palms, to Muelle Uno, with shops, restaurants and terraces facing the yachts and cruise ships.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Outdoors
Beach · La Malagueta
La Malagueta beach
Take a photo at the big MALAGUETA letters, then walk east to the quieter La Caleta stretch.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Food
Garden · Northern Málaga
La Concepción Historical-Botanical Garden
A 19th-century estate garden on the northern edge of the city, with a romantic tropical woodland of palms, ficus and bamboo, a wisteria arbour, ponds and a viewpoint over the city.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Historic site · La Malagueta
English Cemetery
Combine it with a walk along the Paseo de Reding to La Malagueta.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Nerja and Frigiliana (About 1 hour 15 minutes by bus) — Nerja's Balcón de Europa viewpoint juts over coves and beaches, and the nearby Cueva de Nerja has huge cavern halls with prehistoric paintings.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Málaga?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and crowded, with warm sea, beach life and the August Feria; terral winds can bring extreme heat.
+What is the weather like in Málaga in summer?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 2 rainy days over the season.