Málaga in February: weather, sea and travel tips
Is February a good time to visit?
February in Málaga offers time by the sea without summer heat. Days average +17 °C and nights +11 °C. It is not a good fit for a warm-water beach holiday, with seasonal sea temperatures of +15 °C.
Weather in February
Compare the three parts of February below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +15 °C
- Daytime air
- +17 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late February?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| 11–20 February | +18 °C | +12 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–28 February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
Days with precipitation in February
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in February
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +15 °C for the month. It averages +16 °C in the first ten days and +15 °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 February
In February, the average is 6 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 8 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
January, February or March: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | +16 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
| February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
February has warmer days than January. January offers cooler conditions for walks. February and March have similar daytime temperatures.
The annual charts for Málaga compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at February, see the February charts and archive by year.
Things to do in February
- 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.