Málaga in April: weather, sea and travel tips
Is April a good time to visit?
April in Málaga suits exploring the city and spending time on the coast. Days average +20 °C, while seasonal sea temperatures are +17 °C. Walking is a better fit than expecting a summer swimming holiday.
Weather in April
Compare the three parts of April below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +17 °C
- Daytime air
- +20 °C
- Night-time air
- +13 °C
Early, mid or late April?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 April | +19 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
| 11–20 April | +21 °C | +14 °C | +17 °C |
| 21–30 April | +21 °C | +14 °C | +18 °C |
Days with precipitation in April
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in April
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +17 °C for the month. It averages +17 °C in the first ten days and +18 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Málaga.
Rainfall in April
In April, the average is 6 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 11 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
March, April or May: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
April has warmer days than March. March offers cooler conditions for walks. May has warmer days than April. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Málaga compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at April, see the April charts and archive by year.
Things to do in April
- On a dry day, the Alcazaba offers a route through hilltop fortifications and a palace enclosure. It suits an interest in the city’s history and time outdoors.
- Muelle 1 offers a waterside walk through the port towards La Farola lighthouse. It is an option for time by the sea without a separate trip out of town.
- For rainy weather, the Picasso Museum in Buenavista Palace offers an indoor visit. Its collection explores different stages of his work, including Cubism and ceramics.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.