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Málaga Weather in May

Málaga in May

The short of it: Málaga in May averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 14 °C (57 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 14 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 22 mm · daylight 14 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & May

Thirty years of records give Málaga an average May high of 25°, a low of 14° and some 22 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 7 min in mid-May, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and May.

Against its neighbours, Málaga runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Rincón de la Victoria, 13 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Málaga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 18 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 7 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rincón de la VictoriaAndalusia13 km E25°13°23 mm
TorremolinosAndalusia13 km SSW24°14°19 mm
Alhaurín de la TorreAndalusia14 km WSW24°13°24 mm
ValdésAndalusia16 km ENE25°13°26 mm
Arroyo de la MielAndalusia17 km SW24°14°20 mm
CártamaAndalusia19 km W25°14°23 mm
BenalmádenaAndalusia19 km SW23°13°24 mm
MijasAndalusia24 km SW23°12°29 mm

The Almanac · Málaga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Málaga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°7°69 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦✦
February18°8°51 mm15 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
March20°9°62 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April22°11°40 mm15 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°14°22 mm14 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°18°7.0 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
July32°20°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August32°21°4.0 mm13 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September29°18°21 mm12 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°15°61 mm12 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November20°11°82 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December18°8°88 mm14 km/h9 h 39 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 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 14 °C (57 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Málaga?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and May.

How long are the days in Málaga in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Málaga in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (57 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Málaga in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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