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When is the best time to visit Malta?
In general the best time to visit Malta is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +27°C in August and it has 28 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Malta in different months
This is the average weather in Malta for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 30 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +24°C to +27°C.
February, April, May, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during September.
In January, March the weather is average. Expect around 27 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 58 mm in January.
Climate in Malta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Malta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +22°C | +26°C | +31°C | +33°C | +37°C | +44°C | +42°C | +37°C | +34°C | +30°C | +24°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +15°C | +15°C | +17°C | +20°C | +24°C | +27°C | +27°C | +26°C | +23°C | +20°C | +17°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +4°C | +7°C | +9°C | +13°C | +16°C | +20°C | +21°C | +19°C | +14°C | +11°C | +7°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +16°C | +17°C | +18°C | +21°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +27°C | +25°C | +23°C | +20°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 73 | 74 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 58 | 45 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 53 | 73 | 70 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Malta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Malta is August with average maximum temperature going up to +27°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Malta during the whole year:
Malta achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +15°C in average.
When can you swim in Malta?
You can swim in Malta from June to November:
- In July - September the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
- In June - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Malta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Malta is June with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Malta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 15 rainy days and 73 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malta:
What is the hottest month in Malta?
The hottest month in Malta is August with average maximum temperature of +27°C.
What is the coldest month in Malta?
The coldest month in Malta is January with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Malta worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Malta in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +27°C and 28 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Malta?
if you're looking to visit Malta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Malta
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.