Málaga in October: weather, sea and travel tips
Is October a good time to visit?
October in Málaga suits walks with time on the beach when the weather allows. Days average +24 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +21 °C. It is a compromise if very warm water is essential.
Weather in October
For warmer daytime weather, consider early October: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +21 °C
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +18 °C
Early, mid or late October?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 October | +25 °C | +19 °C | +22 °C |
| 11–20 October | +24 °C | +18 °C | +21 °C |
| 21–31 October | +23 °C | +17 °C | +21 °C |
Hot days in October
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in October
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +21 °C for the month. It averages +22 °C in the first ten days and +21 °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 October
In October, the average is 6 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 12 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
September or October: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | +28 °C | +21 °C | +23 °C |
| October | +24 °C | +18 °C | +21 °C |
September has warmer days than October. 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 October, see the October charts and archive by year.
Things to do in October
- 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.