What's the Weather Like in Malaga in August
Temperature
August is generally the hottest month of the year in Malaga although the intensity of the heat is generally tempered by the proximity to the nearby Mediterranean Sea, which is cooler than the prevailing daytime temperatures over the land surface of southern Spain.
Cooling sea breezes are thus normal, while sea fog is quite rare, unlike in the spring months (March - May).
The average daytime maximum temperature is 30°C and there is an average overnight minimum of 20.5°C, so while the daytime temperatures may be on the high side for some, conditions are usually very good for outdoor activities during the evenings and overnight.
Note though that sleeping can be difficult in the central parts of Malaga where there is a pronounced urban heat island effect and pollution levels are relatively high.
On rare occasions an import of hot air from northern Africa, combined with winds from the northern half of the compass, can result in significant heatwaves, with temperatures into the mid to high 30s Celsius and occasionally even into the low 40s, though not as hot as inland.
Rain in Mlaga in August
An average August has just 6mm of precipitation and 1 day with measurable precipitation. Most Augusts are rain-free although short-lived thundery downpours crop up on rare occasions, most often near the end of the month. The very dry conditions combined with heat and sunshine occasionally trigger problems with fires along the Costa del Sol. At the end of August 2012 the hot dry weather contributed to a spread of fires through the Costa del Sol which affected the Malaga area.
Sunshine
The lack of rain is also accompanied by reliably high amounts of sunshine with a mean total of 309 hours, a mean of 10.0 hours per day. Thus August is not quite as sunny as July but this is mainly a consequence of the shortening hours of daylight, and the sun shines for a large majority of the time.
Humidity
The average relative humidity is low at this time of year with a mean of 62%, and in addition, the humidity levels tend to be lowest when the weather is particularly hot, so hot weather combined with high humidity is very unusual at Malaga.
Augsust Sea Temperature in Malaga
The average sea temperature rises to 24°C at this time of the year, which is swimmable though fairly cool. However, many of the shallower stretches of sea near the coastline are rather warmer than that, so there are usually good places to swim off the coast of Malaga at this time of year.
Hotels for Malaga in August
Malaga has many accommodation options, some of which are very good, although others are less reliable.
Sol Guadalmar
The 4-star Sol Guadalmar at Moby Dick, 2, Urbanizacion Guadalmar, 29004, has good views over Torremolinos.
Hotel Zenit Malaga
There are some good budget options in Malaga, including the Hotel Zenit Malaga at Cuba 1-3, 29013, which is about 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Cloud House Farm
Alternatively, those who would prefer a camping holiday can try the Cloud House Farm at Finca Casa Nube, Genalguacil.
Beaches for August for Malaga
August is typically the busiest time of the year on the beaches, though there are usually spots where it is possible to settle down and relax.
El Candado
El Candado beach offers a good view of the coast and is protected by two water barriers, and is ideal for windsurfing, diving, snorkelling and sailing.
La Misericordia Beach
La Misericordia Beach is particularly good for windsurfing, kite flying and sailing and is also quite family-friendly with a range of good facilities.
Restaurants and Bars for Malaga in August
There are many good eateries to choose from in Malaga.
Restaurante Vino Mio
One good option for a special occasions is the Restaurante Vino Mio at Plaza Jeronimo Cuervo 2, Al Lado del Teatro Cervantes, 29012 which serves international and Mediterranean cuisine, and also includes some Asian style dishes.
Restaurante Venta El Charco
For a good BBQ/steak dinner it is hard to go wrong with the Restaurante Venta El Charco at Los Ventorros, Los Romanes.
Teatro Cervantes
The Teatro Cervantes at Calle Ramos Marin provides frequent orchestral and flamenco performances.
Things to Do in Malaga in August
Aquamijas Mijas Waterpark
The Aquamijas Mijas water park, situated off the Fuengirola bypass, is more suited to families with younger children, and contains 5 water slides, and mini-golf and jacuzzis are among the other attractions.
Simply Diving
August is a good time to try water sports, particularly with the seas typically at their warmest at this time of the year. Simply Diving at Carlota Alessandri 25, Aloha Bloque 5, 29620 Torremolinos are a British-run 5-star PADI centre offer a wide range of dive courses, and dive trips to various sites, including a 240km dive from Tarifa all the way to Almuñecar.
One2One
The dive trips are tailored to the visitors' level of experience and include a full diving kit rental, hotel collection and transportation via air-conditioned minibuses, and light refreshments.
