Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Malaga in April
April is a good time for Malaga if you want mild weather for spending time outdoors, rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are around 19°C, nights fall to about 13°C, and the sea is still cold at roughly 16°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer afternoons without strong heat being the norm. The catch is that rain remains possible, evenings need layers and swimming is likely to feel bracing.
Long-term climate averages for Málaga, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Malaga, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Málaga.
- Average daytime high
- 19.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.8°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.6°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.8°C
- year to year: 15°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.3h
- 56% of 13.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 40 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.6°C
- 2017-04-15
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.9°C
- 2004-04-11
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1639 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Malaga and ranks 79th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 43rd of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Malaga is 5.6°C warmer by day and 7.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Malaga peaks at 19.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 12.8°C; one night in ten drops to 10.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 30.6°C (2017-04-15) and the coldest night 6.9°C (2004-04-11).
Rain in April
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 40 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2004 with 95 mm, the driest 2001 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.2°C to 16.5°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:44 and sets about 20:52 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 44%.
Is April a good time to visit Malaga?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Malaga on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild days, cooler evenings
Plan for comfortable daytime exploring, but pack for a change in temperature once the sun goes down. A light top may suit warmer afternoons, while a jumper and light jacket give you more flexibility in the evening. The warmest days reach 22.3°C or more, but that is not the everyday expectation. At the cooler end, nights can fall to 10.5°C or below, so leaving all your warm clothing at home would be a mistake. April suits travellers who prefer being active outdoors without relying on summer heat. Keep your plans flexible enough to make the most of warmer spells rather than assuming every afternoon will feel like beach weather.
Useful sunshine, but a cold sea
With about 7.3 hours of sunshine across 13.0 hours of daylight, there is scope for spending much of your day outside, though sunshine is not continuous. Rain falls on about 7 days, so a light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag. Leave room to shift outdoor plans if wet weather arrives rather than building the whole trip around clear skies. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused break: at around 16°C, it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Time by the water may appeal on a warm afternoon, but a long, relaxed swim is a different prospect. Choose April for mild days outdoors, not dependable swimming weather.
A little perspective
Malaga through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1°C | 9.5°C | 15.0°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 14.7°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.4°C | 11.2°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 54 | 7 | 1% |
| AprilSelected | 19.1°C | 12.8°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 40 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 15% |
| Junebest | 25.9°C | 19.0°C | 19.5°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 62% |
| Julybest | 28.7°C | 21.8°C | 22.0°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 94% |
| Augustbest | 28.9°C | 22.3°C | 23.4°C | 10.9 | 5 | 1 | 98% |
| September | 25.6°C | 19.6°C | 21.7°C | 8.1 | 25 | 3 | 60% |
| October | 22.0°C | 16.4°C | 19.4°C | 5.9 | 57 | 7 | 13% |
| November | 18.1°C | 12.8°C | 17.1°C | 5.2 | 73 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.8°C | 10.7°C | 15.8°C | 4.5 | 69 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Malaga in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Malaga hot in April?
Malaga is mild in April: the average daytime high is 19.1°C and nights average 12.8°C. Roughly 1 in 83 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Malaga in April?
The sea around Malaga averages 15.8°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Malaga in April?
Malaga sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 40 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2004 (95 mm) and the driest was 2001 (2 mm).
How sunny is Malaga in April?
Malaga gets around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Malaga compare with the UK in April?
Malaga is on average 5.6°C warmer than London by day in April (19.1°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Malaga?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Malaga reached 30.6°C on 2017-04-15, and the coldest night dropped to 6.9°C on 2004-04-11.
How much warmer is Malaga than London in April?
Malaga's average daytime high is 19.1°C, compared with 13.5°C in London - a difference of 5.6°C. That makes it a reasonable choice for warmer afternoons, but you should still pack layers rather than treating it as a summer holiday.
Is Malaga hot in April?
Usually it is mild rather than hot. Only 1% of days reach 25°C, so April is better suited to travellers who want comfortable outdoor weather than those seeking reliable heat. Warmer afternoons are possible, but should be treated as a bonus.
Which months should I consider instead?
July, August and June are the strongest alternatives for holiday weather in Malaga. April makes more sense if mild conditions are part of the appeal and you can accept some rain and a cold sea.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Málaga. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 5 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C