Month guide · Málaga, Spain
Málaga in April: weather and what to expect
In April, Málaga averages highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C, with about 6 rainy days and 38 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in March and 3°C cooler than in May. Crowds in Andalusia are medium. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Málaga in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through April
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 April in 4.
April in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Málaga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Écija, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 109 km |
| La Lantejuela, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 100 km |
| La Luisiana, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 116 km |
| Guadalcázar, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 124 km |
| El Arahal, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 117 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandApril highs are 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 9.9 to 12 a year on average.
Questions about Málaga in April
How warm is Málaga in April?
Average highs are 19°C and lows 12°C. March averages 17°C and May 22°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Málaga in April?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 38 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Málaga busy in April?
In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Málaga in April?
About 13 h 06 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology