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Málaga / Costa del Sol in July

Málaga / Costa del Sol in July: rain frequency data not yet backfilled for this month, 89°F average high, 95% of days historically clear (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025).

Historically one of the better months to visit Málaga / Costa del Sol for sun: 95% of days are clear on average (n=248, avg high 89°F). Every percentage here is a historical average from 8 years of ERA5 data — not a forecast.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis, not a forecast. A month that is historically 90% clear can still be overcast on your specific trip. For this week’s actual forecast, see the live Málaga / Costa del Sol page. Both can be true at once: “historically strong in this month; this particular week is not.” We label which is which.

Early vs. Late July

Clear-sky percentage for Málaga / Costa del Sol in July, split by half-month. “n” is the number of days sampled across 8 years (2018–2025).
Period	% Clear days	Sample (n)	Avg high
Early July 1st–15th	94%	n=120	89°F
Late July 16th–end	96%	n=128	89°F
Full month average	95%	n=248	89°F

Bottom line

Málaga / Costa del Sol is historically one of the best US destinations for sun in July: 95% of days meet the clear bar (avg high 89°F, n=248 days across 8 years). Pack for outdoor activity — this month consistently delivers.

Every month in Málaga / Costa del Sol

Compare across all months with data. Numbers are historical clear-sky %.

Historical clear-sky % for Málaga / Costa del Sol, all months, ERA5 2018–2025.
Month	% Clear	Sample (n)
January	4%	n=248	All destinations →
February	7%	n=226	All destinations →
March	14%	n=248	All destinations →
April	24%	n=240	All destinations →
May	67%	n=248	All destinations →
June	86%	n=240	All destinations →
July ← this page	95%	n=248	All destinations →
August	88%	n=248	All destinations →
September	72%	n=240	All destinations →
October	61%	n=248	All destinations →
November	20%	n=240	All destinations →
December	3%	n=248	All destinations →

Frequently asked

Is Málaga / Costa del Sol good for sun in July?

Yes. Málaga / Costa del Sol is historically strong for sun in July: 95% of days are clear on average (avg high 89°F, n=248 days, ERA5 2018–2025).

→ Málaga / Costa del Sol live forecast — this week’s actual 7-day weather, not historical
→ Best destinations in July — all destinations ranked by July clear-sky %
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→ Raw data (JSON) — buckets, n, source

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live 7-day outlook for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.