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Málaga Weather in May

Málaga in May

The short of it: Málaga in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 203 mm (8.0 in) of rain and about 12 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 12° · rain 203 mm · daylight 12 h 25 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Málaga brings afternoons near 23° and nights around 12°, with about 203 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 25 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Málaga runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. San José de Miranda, 4 km to the S, is 2° warmer by day.

May in Málaga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 25 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San José de MirandaSantander Department4 km S24°13°185 mm
ConcepciónSantander Department9 km NNE22°12°170 mm
MolagavitaSantander Department9 km WSW20°10°190 mm
CarcasíSantander Department14 km SE20°11°176 mm
CerritoSantander Department17 km NNE17°8°126 mm
San AndrésSantander Department18 km NW22°13°200 mm
CapitanejoSantander Department19 km SSE28°16°204 mm
El PeñónSantander Department20 km SW28°17°234 mm

The Almanac · Málaga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Málaga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°10°28 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
February24°11°48 mm4 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
March23°12°78 mm4 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
April23°12°206 mm4 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
May23°12°203 mm4 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
June22°12°124 mm4 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
July23°12°106 mm4 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
August23°11°101 mm4 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
September23°11°140 mm4 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October22°12°189 mm4 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
November22°12°144 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
December22°11°66 mm4 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Málaga in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Málaga in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 23°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 203 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Málaga?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Málaga in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 44 min in December to 12 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Málaga in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Málaga in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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