What's The Weather Like in Malaga in June?
June is usually a hot dry sunny month in Malaga. The tempering effects of the Mediterranean Sea tend to restrict the intensity of the daytime heat and prevent the showers and thunderstorms that sometimes develop inland from reaching the Costa del Sol.
How Hot Is Malaga In June?
The average daytime maximum temperature is 28°C and an average overnight minimum is 18°C. Sea fog becomes increasingly rare at this time of year in spite of the sea breezes.
Is Malaga WIndy In June?
On rare occasions, an import of hot air from northern Africa, combined with winds from the northern half of the compass, can result in significant heatwaves, with temperatures into the mid to high 30sºC, though not as hot as inland.
Does It Rain In Malaga In June?
An average June has just 12mm of precipitation and two days with measurable precipitation, and on the very rare occasions that it does rain, the rain is usually heavy, thundery and over with very quickly. Many Junes pass without any rain at all.
Malaga Sunshine Hours In June
The lack of rain is also accompanied by reliably high amounts of sunshine with a mean total of 302 hours, a mean of 10.1 hours per day.
How Humid Is Malaga In June?
The average relative humidity is low at this time of year with a mean of 59%, and in addition, the humidity levels tend to be lowest when the weather is particularly hot, so hot weather combined with high humidity is very unusual at Malaga.
Is The Sea Warm In Malaga In June?
The average sea temperature lags the warming trend over the land and averages just 20°C which is swimmable but rather cool.
Hotels for Malaga in June
Malaga has numerous good hotels, although it is important to choose wisely as there are some unreliable ones which receive mixed reviews.
Hotel MS Maestranza
The Hotel MS Maestranza at Avda Canovas del Castillo 1, 29016 has rooms overlooking the Malaga bullring and is well placed for many of the main Malaga attractions and also has spa and jacuzzi facilities.
Los Jarales Rural Hotel Istan
A good budget romantic retreat is the 2-star Los Jarales Rural Hotel Istan at Marbella-Istan km 14, Istan, 29611, which is close to the village of Istan.
Villa Alicia Guest House
There are a few reasonable guest houses in Malaga including the Villa Alicia Guest House at C/ Conde de Urena 12, 29012.
Camping Torremolinos
Malaga also has many good camping resorts nearby, including the Camping Torremolinos site, just 2km from Torremolinos and 7km away from Malaga.
Beaches for June for Malaga
June is quite a good time of year to hit the beach, as the weather tends to be reliable but tourist numbers are usually down on those in July and August.
Calahonda Beach
A good nearby Blue Flag beach is the Calahonda Beach, which contains a wooden jetty which is ideal for fishing and diving, and there are some beach bars nearby along the more developed stretches.
El Palo
Fans of fishing and scuba diving will be well-served by the El Palo beach.
Things to Do in Malaga in June
Parque de Malaga
June is quite a good time of year to sample some of Malaga's parks and gardens. The Parque de Malaga, located at el Paseo Príncipe de España, la Plaza de la Marina y la Plaza General Torrijos, is a carefully-landscaped park and features curving pathways, and numerous fountains, one of the most spectacular of these being the Swan Fountain in the Waterfall Garden. There are also many statues and kiosks within the grounds of the park.
Pedro Luiz Alonso Gardens
Also worth checking out are the Pedro Luiz Alonso Gardens at CL Roma 1, 29016 Malaga. These were laid out in 1945 and features gardens of Hispanic-Muslim and French style, with bushes, ponds and fountains, and a large number of birds.
Xtraventura
Fans of water sports and other activities can try Xtraventura, at Calle Casas de Campos, which provides a wide range of activities. There are two kayaking trips offered, of 2 to 2.5 hours' duration, one through Carvajal Beach and one through La Cala del Moral - Rincón de la Victoria Beach.
There are PADI-certified scuba diving trips offered, including a "Discover Scuba Diving" course. There are paintballing and hiking trips, and the hikes include trips to the mountain peak at Alcázar - La Maroma and the Montes de Málaga. There are skydiving and paragliding opportunities too, and there are horse trips through the Montes de Malaga National Park.