Weather for Malaga in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +59°F during the day, and approximately 14 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 56 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Malaga;
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malaga has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Malaga in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malaga for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +63°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +37°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +61°F.
Is Malaga warm or cold in January?
Malaga is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +50°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Malaga, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Malaga in January
Water in Malaga in January is Fresh. It varies from +59°F to +63°F, with an average of +61°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +59°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Malaga are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +74°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +60°F.
Can you swim in Malaga in January?
Water temperature (+61°F) in Malaga in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Malaga in January
Malaga weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+59°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+36°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+77°F
+77°F
Rainfall
56 mm
56 mm
42 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+62°F
+61°F
+60°F
Humidity
72%
70%
69%
Air pressure
1020 HPa
1021 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
13
14
12
Cloudy days
8
7
7
Rainy days
9
9
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 56 mm of total precipitation.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 13 to 14.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Malaga in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malaga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 17 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.Malaga is amazing in January with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
January 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 30% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Malaga?
This is the weather in Malaga in January 2023:
1 January
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+68°F
2 January
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+65°F
3 January
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+65°F
4 January
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+64°F
5 January
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+63°F
6 January
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+63°F
7 January
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+69°F
8 January
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+65°F
9 January
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+70°F
10 January
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+70°F
11 January
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+67°F
12 January
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+65°F
13 January
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+69°F
14 January
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+63°F
15 January
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+67°F
16 January
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+62°F
17 January
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+70°F
18 January
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+58°F
19 January
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+59°F
20 January
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+64°F
21 January
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+64°F
22 January
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+61°F
23 January
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+58°F
24 January
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+56°F
25 January
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+56°F
26 January
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+56°F
27 January
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+60°F
28 January
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+57°F
29 January
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+56°F
30 January
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+57°F
31 January
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+60°F
In January 2023 Malaga had 23 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Malaga climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Malaga in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+67°F) and the highest in 2022 (+75°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 215 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 768 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malaga in January:
Is January a good time to visit Malaga?
January 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 January?
January 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!
Can you swim in Malaga in January?
In general, you can swim in Malaga in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +61°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Malaga rainy in January?
Malaga is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Malaga in January?
The amount of sunny days in Malaga during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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, 2023.
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.