Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Malaga in August
August is a good time to visit Malaga if you want hot, dry weather and a sea warm enough for swimming. Average daytime highs reach about 29°C, nights stay around 22°C, and the sea averages 23.4°C. The catch is limited relief from the heat after dark, so this suits travellers who enjoy warmth more than those hoping for cool evenings. Plan active time earlier in the day and leave room for a shaded midday break.
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
- 28.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 32°C
- Average night-time low
- 22.3°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 20°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.5°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 23.4°C
- year to year: 23°C to 24°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.9h
- 81% of 13.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 1
- 5 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 28% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 41.7°C
- 2020-08-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 17.3°C
- 1993-08-27
- 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 August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Malaga and ranks 66th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 42nd of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Malaga is 7.5°C warmer by day and 8.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Malaga peaks at 28.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.2°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.3°C; one night in ten drops to 20.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 41.7°C (2020-08-02) and the coldest night 17.3°C (1993-08-27).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 5 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2017 with 56 mm, the driest 1994 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 66%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 23.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.5°C to 24.3°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:35 and sets about 21:09 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 19%.
Is August a good time to visit Malaga?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Malaga on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Expect heat rather than gentle summer warmth
Malaga feels noticeably hotter than London in August, with average daytime highs 7.5°C higher. Temperatures reach 30°C on 28% of days, so the average does not mean every afternoon will feel comfortably warm. If you dislike heat, this is not the month to plan long stretches of walking in the middle of the day. Loose clothing, shade and regular drinks are sensible priorities. Warm nights are the other consideration: do not count on opening a window to make your room feel cool. Air conditioning is a useful booking priority, particularly if heat tends to disturb your sleep.
Dry days and comfortable swimming conditions
Rain is unlikely to shape your holiday, with about 1 rainy day during August. That makes outdoor plans a reasonable bet, though it is not a promise of completely dry weather. Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day means sun protection matters even when your plans are fairly relaxed. The sea is warm enough for swimming, with year-to-year temperatures ranging from 22°C to 24°C. This is a good month if swimming is central to your trip, rather than something you might try if conditions allow. Use the earlier and later parts of the day for time outdoors, leaving the strongest midday heat for shade or an indoor break.
A little perspective
Malaga through the year
August 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% |
| April | 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% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 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 August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Malaga hot in August?
Malaga is hot in August: the average daytime high is 28.9°C and nights average 22.3°C. About 98% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Malaga in August?
The sea around Malaga averages 23.4°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 23°C to 24°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Malaga in August?
Malaga sees about 1 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 5 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2017 (56 mm) and the driest was 1994 (0 mm).
How sunny is Malaga in August?
Malaga gets around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Malaga compare with the UK in August?
Malaga is on average 7.5°C warmer than London by day in August (28.9°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Malaga?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Malaga reached 41.7°C on 2020-08-02, and the coldest night dropped to 17.3°C on 1993-08-27.
Is August Malaga's warmest month?
Yes, August ranks as Malaga's warmest month. It suits travellers who actively want hot weather, but is less appealing if you prefer mild conditions for walking. July and June also rate well overall, though August is the warmest choice.
Will I need warm clothes for the evenings?
With average night lows of 22.3°C, light clothing should suit most evenings. A light layer is sensible if you feel the cold, but warm nights are more likely to affect your comfort than chilly ones.
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