Month guide · Málaga, Spain
Málaga in August: weather and what to expect
In August, Málaga averages highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C, with about 1 rainy day and 5 mm of rain. Highs are about the same as in July and 3°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Andalusia are at their peak. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Málaga in August 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 August
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 2°C over the month. A day above 35°C happens in roughly 1 August in 4.
August in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
- 16 Aug Monday following Assumption DayAndalusia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Málaga |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marinaleda, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 87 km |
| El Rubio, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 87 km |
| Puente-Genil, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 81 km |
| La Puebla de Cazalla, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 97 km |
| Herrera, Andalusia | 34°C | 1 | 81 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000 (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 0.1 to 1.8 a year on average.
Questions about Málaga in August
How warm is Málaga in August?
Average highs are 29°C and lows 22°C. July averages 29°C and September 26°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Málaga in August?
About 1 day has at least 1 mm of rain, with 5 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Málaga busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were the busiest month of the year, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Málaga in August?
About 13 h 36 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