April · Spain
Best time to visit Malaga in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Malaga in April
Average temperature 18°C, 19 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Malaga scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Málaga layers Phoenician, Roman, and Moorish history under a working Mediterranean port, from the Alcazaba fortress to the Picasso Museum in the old center.
April in Malaga — reliably good (7th best month)
April averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 daylight hours.
It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? June scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Malaga in April?
- In April, Malaga averages 18°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Malaga?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Malaga in April?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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