🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Málaga 🇪🇸

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Málaga, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Málaga is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Málaga is drier, with roughly 96 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇪🇸 Málaga
Avg annual high14°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year15256
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, October, November

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Málaga

Best around May, October, November. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Málaga warmer?

Málaga is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Málaga?

Amsterdam is rainier — Málaga sees about 96 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Málaga?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Málaga is best around May, October, November.

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