Málaga in September: weather, sea and travel tips
Is September a good time to visit?
September in Málaga suits a mix of seaside time and city walks. Days average +28 °C and seasonal sea temperatures are +23 °C. It offers a warm stay rather than a cool-weather break.
Weather in September
September is nearly over, so the forecast matters more for travel in the next few days. Málaga in October.
- Water
- +23 °C
- Daytime air
- +28 °C
- Night-time air
- +21 °C
Early, mid or late September?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 September | +29 °C | +22 °C | +24 °C |
| 11–20 September | +27 °C | +21 °C | +23 °C |
| 21–30 September | +26 °C | +20 °C | +22 °C |
Hot days in September
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Water in September
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +23 °C for the month. It averages +24 °C in the first ten days and +22 °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 September
In September, the average is 4 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 2 to 7 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. October offers cooler conditions for walks.
The annual charts for Málaga compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at September, see the September charts and archive by year.
Things to do in September
- 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.