Málaga in December
Mild winter, festive streets
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Málaga.
December brings mild winter temperatures and a festive atmosphere to central Málaga. Rain is more likely than in summer, but the city remains a strong option for a European winter escape.
8.5/10 overall9–18°CModerate crowdsModerate-High
Weather8/10
Crowds8/10
Prices7.5/10
Events9/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 9–18°C
- Mild winter, festive streets
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Prices
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
+Mild winter atmosphere
–Shorter daylight and more rain
My tip for December
Bring a light jacket and enjoy Málaga after dark.
- city breaks
- food
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Málaga, 9th for weather, 5th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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