🇪🇸 Málaga vs Rome 🇮🇹

Málaga, Spain vs Rome, Italy — 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 26 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Málaga🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high23°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year5682
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, October, NovemberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Málaga

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

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Málaga or Rome warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Málaga or Rome?

Rome is rainier — Málaga sees about 26 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Málaga vs Rome?

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

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