Spain Málaga Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Málaga is high
March is high for Málaga.
March in Málaga is the start of spring — averaging 20°C/10°C with low rainfall and around 7 hours of sun. Days are warm and comfortable for sightseeing, evenings still cool.
If Easter falls late, Semana Santa (Holy Week) lands in March, bringing Málaga's spectacular processions — enormous, ornate thrones carried through packed streets, often late into the night. It's atmospheric but crowded and expensive; book months ahead and expect closed central streets. In years when Easter is in April, March is quieter and cheaper.
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Málaga March Weather Stats
Avg High
20°C
Avg Low
10°C
Rainy Days
5
50mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
comfortable
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 24
Sea Temp
16°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
16 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
20°C
Nighttime
10°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 24 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Warm, sunny spring days for sightseeing
- Great day-trip weather (Caminito del Rey, Ronda)
- Outside Holy Week, quieter and cheaper
- Semana Santa spectacle (if Easter is late)
Cons
- Semana Santa (if late) means crowds and high prices
- Sea still too cold to swim (~16°C)
- Cool evenings
- Occasional rain
March Events & Festivals
- Semana Santa (Holy Week) may fall in late March (varies yearly) — major processions, busy and pricey
- Spring weather arrives — ideal sightseeing conditions
- Caminito del Rey and day-trip season picks up
Málaga in March — Full Picture
March in Málaga is the start of spring — averaging 20°C/10°C with low rainfall and around 7 hours of sun. Days are warm and comfortable for sightseeing, evenings still cool.
If Easter falls late, Semana Santa (Holy Week) lands in March, bringing Málaga's spectacular processions — enormous, ornate thrones carried through packed streets, often late into the night. It's atmospheric but crowded and expensive; book months ahead and expect closed central streets. In years when Easter is in April, March is quieter and cheaper.
This is a fine month for the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro, the Picasso sites, and day trips — the Caminito del Rey, Ronda, and Nerja all come into their own as the weather warms. The sea (around 16°C) is still too cold for most swimmers.
Late March, outside Holy Week, is a value sweet spot: spring conditions without the summer crowds or prices.
Note: check the Easter dates for your year, as Semana Santa transforms the city's crowds, prices, and street access.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early spring — around 20°C/10°C, sunny and pleasant. Light layers and a jacket for cooler evenings. Comfortable for all-day sightseeing.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current22.3°C
12.3°C
4.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30.3°C
21°C
0.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
24°C
16°C
4.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
17.7°C
8.7°C
5.7/mo
Málaga Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17° | 8° | 6d·65mm | 6h | 68% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 9° | 5d·55mm | 6.5h | 67% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 20° | 10° | 5d·50mm | 7h | 65% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 22° | 12° | 5d·40mm | 8h | 64% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 25° | 15° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 63% | 8 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 29° | 19° | 1d·10mm | 10.5h | 62% | 9 | Busy | Peak |
| 31° | 22° | 0d·1mm | 11.5h | 62% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 31° | 22° | 1d·5mm | 11h | 64% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 28° | 20° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 65% | 8 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 24° | 16° | 5d·55mm | 7.5h | 68% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 20° | 12° | 6d·80mm | 6h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 9° | 6d·80mm | 5.5h | 70% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Málaga?
Málaga in March is high. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Málaga in March?
Málaga March averages a high of 20°C and a low of 10°C.
Does it rain much in Málaga in March?
Málaga March averages 50mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Málaga in March?
Early spring — around 20°C/10°C, sunny and pleasant. Light layers and a jacket for cooler evenings. Comfortable for all-day sightseeing.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Málaga in March?
Málaga March sunrise is 07:25 and sunset is 19:20, with 11h 55min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Málaga in March?
Málaga March air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 16μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Málaga in March?
In March, Málaga is great for Semana Santa processions (if Easter is late), Alcazaba + Gibralfaro, Caminito del Rey day trip.
Is March peak season in Málaga?
Málaga March crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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