Málaga in January: weather, sea and travel tips
Is January a good time to visit?
January in Málaga suits a city break with walks and museums. Days average +16 °C, but seasonal sea temperatures are +16 °C, making another month a better choice for warm-water swimming.
Weather in January
Early, mid and late January have similar average daytime temperatures. This gives little reason to choose one part of the month over another.
- Water
- +16 °C
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late January?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 January | +16 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
| 11–20 January | +16 °C | +9 °C | +16 °C |
| 21–31 January | +16 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
Days with precipitation in January
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in January
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +16 °C for the month. It averages +16 °C in the first ten days and +16 °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 January
In January, the average is 7 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 10 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
December, January or February: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | +17 °C | +12 °C | +17 °C |
| January | +16 °C | +10 °C | +16 °C |
| February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
January and December have similar daytime temperatures. February has warmer days than January. 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 January, see the January charts and archive by year.
Things to do in January
- 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.