Málaga in January
Mild winter, bright skies
The short answer
January is one of the best months to visit Málaga.
January is one of Málaga's coolest months, but daytime temperatures remain mild compared with much of Europe. Rain is possible, yet sunny spells make it a strong option for a quieter city break.
8.5/10 overall7–17°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather8.5/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices8.5/10
Events7.5/10
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–17°C
- Mild winter, bright skies
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate
- Moderate
+Quiet low-season atmosphere
–Too cool for reliable beach days
My tip for January
Bring layers for cool mornings and evenings.
- city breaks
- museums
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Málaga, 7th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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