🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Málaga 🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain vs Málaga, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Málaga is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Málaga is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇪🇸 Málaga
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year5956
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, October, November

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇪🇸 Málaga

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Málaga warmer?

Málaga is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Málaga?

Barcelona is rainier — Málaga sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Málaga?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Málaga is best around May, October, November.

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