March · Spain
Best time to visit Malaga in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Malaga in March
Average temperature 16°C, 121 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Malaga scores 5.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 121 mm of rain, and roughly 26 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.
March in Malaga — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
121 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 12th 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, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Malaga — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Malaga in March?
- In March, Malaga averages 16°C, 121 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Malaga?
- March earns a 5.1/10 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 March?
- Expect about 121 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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