Your September weather guide
HotWeather in Malaga in September
Yes - September is a good choice for Malaga if you want warm days without making intense heat the main feature of your holiday. Average highs reach 26°C and nights stay around 20°C, so light clothing should get plenty of use. The catch is the sea: at 21.7°C, it is more bracing than comfortably warm. It suits travellers who want sunshine and outdoor time, but do not need every swim to feel inviting.
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
- 25.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 29°C
- Average night-time low
- 19.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 17°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.0°C
- London averages 18.6°C in September
- Sea temperature
- 21.7°C
- year to year: 20°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.1h
- 66% of 12.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 25 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days over 25°C
- 60%
- 5% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.2°C
- 2017-09-12
- Record low 1991-2020
- 13.5°C
- 1993-09-29
- 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 September compares
September is the 4th warmest month of the year in Malaga and ranks 83rd of 134 destinations we compare for September - see where else is hot in September. Within Spain it is 49th of 87 (Spain in September). Against London's average high of 18.6°C in September, Malaga is 7.0°C warmer by day and 8.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in September
The typical September day in Malaga peaks at 25.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.5°C or more. About 60% of days top 25°C and 1 in 20 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.6°C; one night in ten drops to 17.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day here reached 35.2°C (2017-09-12) and the coldest night 13.5°C (1993-09-29).
Rain in September
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest September was 2012 with 85 mm, the driest 2004 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 71%.
Sea temperature in September
The sea averages 21.7°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 20.3°C to 22.9°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:00 and sets about 20:26 local time in mid-September. Average cloud cover is 34%.
Is September a good time to visit Malaga?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable 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.
Warm enough for summer clothes, with some hotter days
Pack mainly for warm weather, but leave room for a light evening layer. Days reach 25°C around 60% of the time, while 30°C is much less common, at 5%. That makes September a reasonable choice if you enjoy warmth but would rather avoid frequent very hot afternoons. It is not a guarantee of mild conditions, though: hotter spells can still make midday a time for shade rather than strenuous walking. Humidity averages 71%, so the air may feel less comfortable when you are active. Choose loose clothing, carry water and keep sun protection handy rather than treating September as autumn weather back home.
Plenty of sunshine, but allow for rain and a cool-feeling sea
With about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of scope for spending time outside. Rain is a possibility rather than the defining feature: about 3 days have measurable rain, so a flexible plan makes more sense than expecting an entirely dry holiday. A lightweight waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag. Swimming needs a little more thought than the air temperature might suggest. The sea is classed as bracing, with September temperatures ranging from 20°C to 23°C between years. If you dislike cool water, make swimming an optional part of the trip rather than the reason for going.
A little perspective
Malaga through the year
September 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% |
| Augustbest | 28.9°C | 22.3°C | 23.4°C | 10.9 | 5 | 1 | 98% |
| SeptemberSelected | 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 September FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Malaga hot in September?
Malaga is hot in September: the average daytime high is 25.6°C and nights average 19.6°C. About 60% of September days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Malaga in September?
The sea around Malaga averages 21.7°C in September, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 20°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Malaga in September?
Malaga sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 25 mm of rain in a typical September. The wettest September between 1991 and 2020 was 2012 (85 mm) and the driest was 2004 (1 mm).
How sunny is Malaga in September?
Malaga gets around 8.1 hours of sunshine a day in September out of 12.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Malaga compare with the UK in September?
Malaga is on average 7.0°C warmer than London by day in September (25.6°C against 18.6°C).
What is the hottest September on record in Malaga?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest September day in Malaga reached 35.2°C on 2017-09-12, and the coldest night dropped to 13.5°C on 1993-09-29.
How much warmer is Malaga than London in September?
Malaga's average daytime high is 25.6°C, compared with 18.6°C in London - a difference of 7°C. That is a noticeable step up in warmth, making summer clothing a more useful starting point for packing than your usual September layers.
Will I need a jacket in the evening?
A light jacket or cardigan is sensible, especially if you plan to sit outside. The average night low is 19.6°C, but the coldest 10% of nights reach 17.2°C or lower. Do not assume every evening will feel warm in short sleeves.
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