May · Spain
Best time to visit Malaga in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Malaga in May
Average temperature 21°C, 24 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 58% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 58%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Malaga scores 9.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 21°C, 24 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.
May in Malaga — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
With 21°C (69°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Malaga at 9/10 (5th of 12), just behind June at 10/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Malaga in May?
- In May, Malaga averages 21°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Malaga?
- May earns a 9.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 58% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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