December · Spain
Best time to visit Malaga in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Malaga in December
Average temperature 14°C, 45 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Malaga scores 5.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 45 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
December in Malaga — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 45 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Malaga — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Malaga in December?
- In December, Malaga averages 14°C, 45 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Malaga?
- December earns a 5.9/10 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 December?
- Expect about 45 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Malaga
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Malaga
Malaga, Spain. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.