Valencia edges it in March. Valencia averages 10–19°C with high crowds; Málaga 10–20°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Valencia and Málaga
The verdict for March
Fallas takes over the entire city
+Exceptional atmosphere + major events
–Very busy + expensive
March is Valencia’s most event-heavy month thanks to Las Fallas. The festival brings fireworks, parades, giant sculptures and huge crowds, making it an unforgettable time to visit but a very different experience from a quiet city break.
Spring starts to show
+Strong cultural atmosphere
–Semana Santa can mean busy streets
March brings warmer days and more spring energy to Málaga. When Semana Santa falls in March, the city becomes especially atmospheric and much busier.
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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