The Giralda tower and Seville Cathedral at sunset

Málaga at sunset with the bullring, harbour and Mediterranean

Seville vs Málaga in April

Málaga edges it in April. Seville averages 12–24°C with very high crowds; Málaga 12–22°C with moderate-high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Seville and Málaga

The verdict for April

WeatherMálaga has the better weather8/10 vs 9/10
CrowdsMálaga is quieterVery High vs Moderate-High
PricesMálaga is cheaper€€€€€ vs €€€€
OverallMálaga comes out ahead7/10 vs 7.7/10

Seville in April

Semana Santa and Feria de Abril — Seville’s biggest month.

Temperature: 12–24°C
Crowds: Very High
Prices: €€€€€

+Semana Santa processions + Feria de Abril

–The year’s highest crowds and prices

April is when Seville puts on its biggest show: Semana Santa’s hooded religious processions, usually followed about two weeks later by the Feria de Abril, a week of flamenco dresses, horse-drawn carriages and all-night fairground tents. It is spectacular, but also the most crowded and expensive month of the year by a wide margin.

Seville in April

Málaga in April

Spring at its liveliest

Temperature: 12–22°C
Crowds: Moderate-High
Prices: €€€€

+Exceptional spring atmosphere

–Event dates can drive demand

April is warm, bright and increasingly ideal for outdoor exploring. Semana Santa can make the city exceptionally lively, while the rest of the month offers excellent conditions for walking and dining outside.

Málaga in April

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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