May verdict

Malaga, Spain in May

Weather score61Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Malaga, Spain, Spain travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

30mm

Sun

9.2h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

61

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May23°C average high

May is close to Malaga's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May30mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Malaga's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May9.2 hours average sun

May sits close to Malaga's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May18°C average sea

May is below Malaga's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May61 weather score

May sits close to Malaga's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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