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Malaga in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Malaga in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Malaga, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Malaga in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Malaga in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 57 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Malaga;

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malaga has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Malaga in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malaga for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +72°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +68°F.

Is Malaga warm or cold in December?

Malaga is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +54°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the coolest months in Malaga, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malaga in December

Malaga weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+61°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F+37°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+73°F+77°F
Rainfall
68 mm57 mm57 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
71%71%69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1020 HPa1020 HPa
Sunny days
151415
Cloudy days
101211
Rainy days
555
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 68 mm to 57 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in November to 14 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Malaga in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Malaga is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Malaga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Malaga, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Malaga wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 17% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Malaga?

This is the weather in Malaga in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+58°F
2 December
☀️
+62°F
3 December
🌧️
+61°F
4 December
🌧️
+61°F
5 December
☀️
+64°F
6 December
☁️
+66°F
7 December
☁️
+65°F
8 December
🌧️
+63°F
9 December
🌧️
+63°F
10 December
☁️
+67°F
11 December
☀️
+72°F
12 December
☁️
+72°F
13 December
☁️
+68°F
14 December
🌧️
+65°F
15 December
☀️
+60°F
16 December
🌧️
+60°F
17 December
☁️
+65°F
18 December
☀️
+63°F
19 December
☀️
+63°F
20 December
☀️
+64°F
21 December
☀️
+69°F
22 December
☀️
+71°F
23 December
☀️
+69°F
24 December
☀️
+68°F
25 December
☀️
+72°F
26 December
☀️
+69°F
27 December
☀️
+71°F
28 December
☀️
+67°F
29 December
☀️
+72°F
30 December
☀️
+72°F
31 December
☀️
+68°F
In December 2023 Malaga had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Malaga climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Malaga in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2008 (+60°F) and the highest in 2019 (+70°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 238 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga in December:

Is December a good time to visit Malaga?

December is a really good time to go to Malaga. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Malaga.

Can you sunbathe in Malaga in December?

December has mild temperatures in Malaga. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Malaga rainy in December?

Malaga is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Malaga in December?

The amount of sunny days in Malaga during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Malaga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malaga, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.