Málaga in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Málaga suits warm-weather walks and time on the shore. Days average +24 °C, but seasonal sea temperatures of +19 °C may still be too cool for those who prefer warm water.
Weather in May
Compare the three parts of May below and choose dates that suit your plans. Check the forecast closer to departure.
- Water
- +19 °C
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +16 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +23 °C | +15 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 May | +24 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 May | +25 °C | +18 °C | +19 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +19 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +19 °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 May
In May, the average is 4 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 0 to 9 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +20 °C | +13 °C | +17 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +16 °C | +19 °C |
| June | +28 °C | +20 °C | +21 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. 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 May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- 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.