Málaga at sunset with the bullring, harbour and Mediterranean

Málaga in March

Spring starts to show

The short answer

March is one of the best months to visit Málaga.

March brings warmer days and more spring energy to Málaga. When Semana Santa falls in March, the city becomes especially atmospheric and much busier.

9/10 overall10–20°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather9/10
Crowds8/10
Prices8/10
Events9.5/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
10–20°C
Spring starts to show
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
Moderate

+Strong cultural atmosphere

–Semana Santa can mean busy streets

My tip for March

Check the Easter dates before booking.

  • culture
  • festivals

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Málaga, 2nd for weather, 5th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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