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Málaga weather in October

October in Málaga is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and night-time lows near 18°C (65°F). The month usually brings about 56 mm of rain (some rain) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than September and 4°C warmer than November.

What stands out in October

  • October brings mid-autumn to Málaga.
  • Good walking weather for combining Gibralfaro Castle and Alcazaba in one day.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Málaga — roughly 47% more rain than average.
  • Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.

Avg high

22°C

71°F

Avg low

18°C

65°F

Rainfall

56 mm

some rain

Humidity

77%

relative

Sky

44%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Málaga weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
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Average monthly climate in Málaga
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January15°C / 59°F11°C / 53°F49 mm76%57%
February15°C / 59°F11°C / 52°F41 mm74%51%
March16°C / 61°F12°C / 54°F69 mm75%52%
April18°C / 64°F14°C / 57°F57 mm76%54%
May21°C / 69°F16°C / 61°F27 mm73%38%
June24°C / 75°F19°C / 66°F3 mm69%22%
July27°C / 80°F22°C / 71°F0 mm67%16%
August27°C / 81°F23°C / 73°F3 mm69%22%
September25°C / 76°F21°C / 69°F31 mm75%34%
October22°C / 71°F18°C / 65°F56 mm77%44%
November18°C / 64°F14°C / 58°F88 mm77%58%
December16°C / 61°F13°C / 55°F32 mm77%58%

What to pack for October

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A small travel umbrella, just in case
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is October a good time to visit Málaga?

Our Málaga guide recommends: Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) for warm, pleasant sightseeing weather; summer is hot.

Midday in July and August is very hot — plan sightseeing for the morning and evening.

Best time to visit Málaga →

Other Spain cities in October

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Málaga in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Málaga?

October is a reasonable time for Málaga: highs around 22°C and about 56 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Málaga in October?

Average highs are about 22°C (71°F) and average lows about 18°C (65°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Málaga in October?

Málaga typically gets around 56 mm of rain in October — some rain.

When is the best time to visit Málaga?

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) for warm, pleasant sightseeing weather; summer is hot.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Málaga (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.