Málaga in March: weather, sea and travel tips
Is March a good time to visit?
March in Málaga suits cool-weather city walks if plans can change around rain. Days average +18 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +16 °C, so warm-water swimming is not the basis for this trip.
Weather in March
Compare the three parts of March below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +16 °C
- Daytime air
- +18 °C
- Night-time air
- +11 °C
Early, mid or late March?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | +17 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| 11–20 March | +19 °C | +12 °C | +16 °C |
| 21–31 March | +19 °C | +12 °C | +16 °C |
Days with precipitation in March
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Water in March
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 March
In March, the average is 12 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 19 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
February, March or April: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | +17 °C | +11 °C | +15 °C |
| March | +18 °C | +11 °C | +16 °C |
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
March and February have similar daytime temperatures. April has warmer days than March. 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 March, see the March charts and archive by year.
Things to do in March
- 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.