Málaga in July: weather, sea and travel tips
Is July a good time to visit?
July in Málaga suits a seaside holiday if you enjoy hot weather. Days average +31 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +24 °C. The heat may be a drawback for a trip built around long city walks.
Weather in July
Compare the three parts of July below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +24 °C
- Daytime air
- +31 °C
- Night-time air
- +23 °C
Early, mid or late July?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 July | +31 °C | +23 °C | +23 °C |
| 11–20 July | +32 °C | +23 °C | +24 °C |
| 21–31 July | +32 °C | +24 °C | +24 °C |
Hot days in July
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in July
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +24 °C for the month. It averages +23 °C in the first ten days and +24 °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 July
In July, 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.
June, July or August: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | +28 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
| July | +31 °C | +23 °C | +24 °C |
| August | +31 °C | +24 °C | +25 °C |
July has warmer days than June. June offers cooler conditions for walks. July and August 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 July, see the July charts and archive by year.
Things to do in July
- 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.