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Malaga Weather in May, Spain

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    18°C
    65°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    24°C
    76°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    14°C
    58°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    20°C
    68°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    18°C
    66°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    18°C
    64°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    8 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    3 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    20 mm

May, 2024

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1 Avg 16º 61º
Thu
2 Avg 18º 64º
Fri
3 Avg 18º 64º
Sat
4 Avg 19º 66º
5 Avg 18º 64º
6 Avg 18º 64º
7 Avg 19º 66º
8 Avg 19º 66º
9 Avg 20º 68º
10 Avg 20º 68º
11 Avg 19º 66º
12 Avg 19º 66º
13 Avg 20º 68º
14 Avg 21º 70º
15 Avg 20º 68º
16 Avg 19º 66º
17 Avg 18º 64º
18 Avg 19º 66º
19 Avg 19º 66º
20 Avg 19º 66º
21 Avg 19º 66º
22 Avg 19º 66º
23 Avg 20º 68º
24 Avg 20º 68º
25 Avg 19º 66º
26 Avg 21º 70º
27 Avg 21º 70º
28 Avg 21º 70º
29 Avg 22º 72º
30 Avg 23º 73º
31 Avg 23º 73º
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Avg Historical Daily Average

What's The Weather Like In Malaga In May?

Is Malaga Hot In May?

Temperatures usually rise significantly in Malaga as May progresses. There is an average daytime maximum temperature of 24°C and an average overnight minimum of 13°C, but by the end of the month, average maximum temperatures of 25 or 26°C are typical.

Is The Sea Warm In Malaga In May?

The sea normally has a cooling effect near the coast at this time of year and there can be issues with sea fog near the coast. Due to the way sea breezes peak during the afternoon, it is not unusual for the highest temperature of the day to occur during mid-morning or the evening.

How Much Does It Rain In Malaga In May?

May is generally a dry month (the driest being July) with an average of just 25mm of precipitation falling over an average of five days.

Malaga Sunshine Hours In May

May is a generally sunny month and there is a mean sunshine total of 282 hours, a mean of 9.1 hours per day.

How Warm Is The Sea In Malaga in May?

The average sea temperature lags the warming trend over the land and averages just 18°C. This is a little chilly for swimming in, although some of the shallower stretches of sea near the coastline are warmer.

Hotels for Malaga in May

There are many good hotels in and around Malaga.

Room Mate Lola

One good luxury option is the 4-star Room Mate Lola at Casas de Campos, 17, 29001 which is close to the old town and in a central location.

Ibis Malaga Centro Ciudad

The Ibis Malaga Centro Ciudad at Pasillo Guimbarda, 5, 29007 is a reasonable 2-star budget option which is 15 minutes' walk away from Malaga Centro railway station.

 

Beaches for May for Malaga

May is a good time of year to relax on the beach due to the reliable weather and relatively low density of tourists, although the sea is still rather cool for swimming in at this time of year.

El Chanquete

The El Chanquete beach is situated in the El Palo area and is a city beach with a promenade and restaurants.

Malapesquera Beach

A nearby Blue Flag beach is the Malapesquera Beach at Benalmádena which is good for fishing, sports and entertainment, and contains a cafeteria and restaurant.

Restaurants and Bars for Malaga in May

There are many good restaurants in Malaga that serve primarily local cuisine.

Restaurante Amador

The Restaurante Amador at Calle Bandaneira 6, Urb. El Atabal, serves Spanish cuisine with a mainly local theme, and many dishes are provided with a twist. The restaurant also boasts good views from the top of a hill.

Oleo Restaurante

The Oleo Restaurante at Alemania S/N, off the Poligono Alameda, serves sushi and Mediterranean cuisine, and thus is particularly suitable for fans of sushi but will also cater for those who prefer more locally-sourced options.

 

Things to Do in Malaga in May

Plaza de la Mecred

The Plaza de la Mecred in the central part of Malaga is a historic square which contains the house where famous artist Pablo Picasso was born There is an impressive statue of Picasso, situated on a bench within the plaza, and it is well-placed for access to the Museo Picasso Malaga at Palacio de Buenavista San Agustin.

This museum shows off some of Picasso's works, and they are arranged into chronological order, though it is advisable to head into the museum early as it is popular and can get busy . The selection is quite large but is missing some of his most famous works. There is also a monument commemorating General Torrijos. There are many good restaurants and cafes around the square offering a range of food and drink including wines and tapas.

La Maroma

Those who are relatively fit can consider ascending La Maroma, which is the highest peak in the Sierra de Tejeda, in the Natural Park of Sierra Tejeda, at approximately 2,066m above sea level. There are multiple ways to access the summit, including a walk from Canillas de Aceituno. The summit boasts spectacular views, and if there is low cloud around the mountainsides, the summit often offers spectacular cloudscapes from above cloud level.

There are many good displays of wildlife including pine woods, flowers and wild animals. At this time of year it is unlikely to be excessively hot near the foot of the mountain, nor excessively cold near the summit, but go prepared.

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