Malaga weather in March
Malaga averages 19°C by day and 11°C at night in March, with the sea at 16°C and about 99 mm of rain in the month. It warms up by about 2°C into April.
Day
19°C
Night
11°C
Sea
16°C
Rain
99 mm
Flight from London
2½h
What March feels like
March is mild in Malaga: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 16°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Expect some rainy spells: about 99 mm falls in the month.
That is 8°C warmer than an average March day in London.
Of the 56 sun destinations we track, Malaga is the #44 warmest in March, and #11 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
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Malaga weather by month
March is highlighted. Compare with February and April, or see the full year in Malaga.
Malaga in March: quick answers
Is Malaga hot in March?
March is mild in Malaga: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 19°C and lows 11°C.
Can you swim in Malaga in March?
The sea is 16°C: cold for swimming, so plan on a heated pool.
Does it rain in Malaga in March?
Expect some rainy spells: about 99 mm falls in the month.
What is the warmest month in Malaga?
August, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 17°C.
How long is the flight to Malaga from the UK?
About 2½h direct from London, estimated from the 1,670 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in March for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in March from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. Rain is the average monthly total. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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