March 18 is generally a great time to visit Malaga. While there is a slight chance of rain (15%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 18°C weather. You'll enjoy Malaga with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.
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Essential Travel Info for Malaga
Currency
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Language
Spanish
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Driving
Right side
Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.603
Malaga Weather Forecast for March 18
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 18.2°C. 15% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Malaga in March
Based on historical data for March 18, Malaga typically experiences temperatures between 11.6°C and 18.2°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (15% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
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Weekly breakdown & essential items for Malaga
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
18.2°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
11.6°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
18.2°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
15%
Avg 0.8mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
47%
Overcast
Pressure
1018.4 hPa
Medium volatility
Malaga Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 85% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
07:00 - 10:00
16:00 - 19:00
Type I-II
🔴 25 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 38 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 63 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
12.9°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
😊 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Spain
Flight Traffic
Moderate
51/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~213
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Malaga
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:25
☀️ Noon
13:27
🌇 Sunset
19:28
⏱️ Daylight
12h 2m
Wind Speed
13 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
10.0 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
71%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Malaga
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Malaga on March 18 averages 18.2°C with a 15% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 96/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Malaga Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Malaga Worth Visiting on March 18?
Planning a trip to Malaga on March 18? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year is characterized by pleasant mild weather averaging 18.2°C with a 15% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 213 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Spain, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 15.7°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.71m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 18 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 24.9°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to 11.2°C in 2022.