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Is Malaga dry or humid?

The climate of Malaga is humid subtropic mediterranean. The annual average temperature is 64º F, its maximum average 77º F is reached in August and the average low 53º F in January.



Malaga, Spain, has a Subtropical-Mediterranean climate that is generally considered moderately humid, though it feels "dry" compared to tropical regions. Because it sits directly on the Costa del Sol, the Mediterranean Sea provides a consistent source of moisture. The average humidity in Malaga hovers around 60% to 65% year-round. In the winter, it can feel "damp" due to the occasional Atlantic weather systems, with humidity reaching 70%+. However, in the summer, while the humidity stays around 60%, the high temperatures and the "Terral" wind (a hot, dry wind from the interior) can make the air feel very parched and dusty. For a traveler in 2026, Malaga is the perfect "middle ground"—it lacks the oppressive, sticky humidity of Florida or Southeast Asia, but it isn't as bone-dry as the high deserts of Madrid or Arizona.

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