Malaga weather in December
Malaga in December averages 13°C (56°F), 88 mm of rain and 5.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Malaga, December is the third coldest, the wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (56°F)
9–18°C · 48–64°F
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.3 h
hours per day
What is Malaga like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Malaga in December?
A light rain jacket
About 88 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 9°C (48°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Malaga is 2.4°C cooler than November and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 16°C (60°F).
December in Malaga is 0.8°C warmer than January and 26 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Malaga in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 40 minutes in Malaga, rising about 08:23 and setting about 18:02 local time.
No month in Malaga has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Malaga
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Malaga
What to read before you book.
Malaga weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 62 mm |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm |
| March | 15°C / 59°F | 66 mm |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 41 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 23 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 4 mm |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 0 mm |
| August | 27°C / 80°F | 3 mm |
| September | 24°C / 75°F | 25 mm |
| October | 20°C / 68°F | 60 mm |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 78 mm |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 88 mm |
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FAQs about Malaga in December
December climate averages for Malaga, 1991–2020.
Malaga averages 13°C (56°F) in December, ranging from about 9°C (48°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 88 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 13°C (56°F) against 13°C (55°F) in January — 0.8°C warmer.
December is 2.4°C cooler than November, and 10 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 40 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Malaga.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:23 and sunset about 18:02 local time. Both shift across the month.
