Seville and Málaga are close in May. Seville averages 15–28°C with moderate–high crowds; Málaga 15–25°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Seville and Málaga
The verdict for May
Warm, settled and calmer than April.
+Great weather + lower crowds than April
–Heat starts building toward summer
May offers warm, reliable weather and a calmer version of Seville than April, once Semana Santa and Feria have passed. It is a good month for the Alcázar’s gardens and the Plaza de España before the real heat arrives.
Málaga's sweet spot
+Near-perfect weather balance
–Demand starts rising
May is Málaga at its most balanced: warm days, very little rain and plenty of sunshine without the intensity of high summer. It is ideal for combining the old town, beach, rooftops and long outdoor dinners.
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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