Málaga in August: weather, sea and travel tips
Is August a good time to visit?
August in Málaga suits hot days and warm evenings by the sea. Days average +31 °C, nights +24 °C and seasonal sea temperatures +25 °C. It is less suitable if distinctly cool evenings are a priority.
Weather in August
August is over. Check the forecast for an upcoming trip, and use the August data as a guide for next season. Málaga in September.
- Water
- +25 °C
- Daytime air
- +31 °C
- Night-time air
- +24 °C
Early, mid or late August?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 August | +31 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| 11–20 August | +32 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| 21–31 August | +30 °C | +23 °C | +25 °C |
Hot days in August
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in August
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +25 °C for the month. It averages +25 °C in the first ten days and +25 °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 August
In August, the average is 1 day with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 3 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
August or September: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | +31 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
| September | +28 °C | +21 °C | +23 °C |
August has warmer days than September. September offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Málaga compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at August, see the August charts and archive by year.
Things to do in August
- 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.