Málaga in May

5.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Very wet: about 31 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
31Rainy days (597 mm)
12:18 hDaylight
05:38Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Very wet: about 31 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (0.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

20° 10° J 20° 11° F 20° 12° M 20° 12° A 20° 12° M 19° 12° J 19° 12° J 20° 11° A 20° 11° S 20° 11° O 20° 11° N 20° 11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 20°C10°C151 mm 22– – 5.8
February 20°C11°C181 mm 22– – 5.8
March 20°C12°C279 mm 27– – 5.8
April 20°C12°C468 mm 29– – 5.8
May 20°C12°C597 mm 31– – 5.8
June 19°C12°C542 mm 30– – 5.7
July 19°C12°C507 mm 31– – 5.7
August 20°C11°C474 mm 31– – 5.7
September 20°C11°C401 mm 30– – 5.8
October 20°C11°C436 mm 31– – 5.8
November 20°C11°C369 mm 28– – 5.8
December 20°C11°C199 mm 25– – 5.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Málaga in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 12°C.

When is the best time to visit Málaga?

The best months are January, February, March, April.