Best time to go to Malta for a perfect weather and where to go?

Annual weather in Malta

For information about the climate and the weather city by city in Malta for a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Best time to travel to Malta by cities

Best time to go to Valletta

Best time to go to Gozo

Best time to go to Ghar Lapsi

Best time to go to Golden Bay

Best time to go to Hondoq Bay

Best time to go to Luqa

Best time to go to Manikata

Best time to go to Mdina

Best time to go to Mosta

Best time to go to San Giljan

Best time to go to San Lawrenz

Best time to go to Sliema

Best time to go to Victoria (Ir-Rabat)

Best time to go to Vittoriosa (Il-Birgu)

Best time to go to Birkirkara

Best time to go to Marsaskala

Climate and Weather in Malta

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, between Sicily and the east of Tunisia, the Republic of Malta benefits from a Mediterranean climate. Like Cyprus, it enjoys mild temperatures all year round and a majority of sunny days.

Indeed, the climate in Malta is characterized by a constant mildness in both summer and winter. It is rare for the average temperature to drop below 15°C, even in January.

Furthermore, there are few climate differences between regions and the various islands of the archipelago.

Climate in Malta: Summer

The weather in Malta in summer is ideal. Indeed, it is a hot and dry season with temperatures ranging between 25 and 30°C approximately.

The climate is arid from June to August: there is only one rain shower throughout the entire month.

Furthermore, the heat is tempered by the presence of sea breezes, especially along the coasts. Thus, it never gets too hot and you can fully enjoy your trip.

During days when the mercury tends to rise, you can enjoy the superb beaches of the archipelago. In fact, the sea temperature is around 26°C between July and September, making swimming idyllic.

Climate in Malta: Winter

Winter in Malta is enough to make others envious. The climate is mild and sunny, making this destination pleasant all year round for a stay.

Indeed, temperatures are around 21°C in November, 18°C in December, and 15°C in January. As you can see, snow and frost are not part of the landscape... Thus, Malta is the ideal destination to escape the cold and unpleasant winters of the rest of Europe. Its winter temperatures are among the mildest in the old continent!

However, winter is a rather rainy season in Malta. For example, there are 10 days of rain per month or more on the archipelago between December and February. However, the sun tends to quickly reclaim its place in the Maltese sky.

Finally, in winter, a northeast wind can blow regularly, which tends to push away the clouds but also makes the sea more agitated.

Climate in Malta: Spring

Winter is not particularly cold, but the temperature remains quite cool until March in Malta. Thus, April proudly announces the beginning of spring.

Temperatures are at at least 17°C and showers become rarer. Moreover, vegetation regenerates, offering contrasting and photogenic landscapes. Spring is one of the ideal periods to visit the Republic of Malta.

In May and June, the first heat is felt and the sun shines for more than 8 hours a day on the archipelago. It is then possible to engage in outdoor activities without worrying about the weather.

Moreover, despite these exceptional weather conditions, the atmosphere remains very peaceful. Spring is not a highly frequented season by tourists, which adds even more charm to this destination.

However, in spring, the sea temperature is slightly cooler than in autumn, but swimming is still possible with the sea around 19°C in May.

Climate in Malta: Autumn

Autumn is a season that will delight travelers. The summer heat decreases but the climate remains very mild. While there are some scattered showers, the blue sky is more often present.

The months of September and October continue the summer trend: sun, temperatures ranging between 23 and 28°C and an ideal sea for swimming. It even happens that the sea is warmer than the air at times.

Moreover, in November, as cold weather arrives in Western Europe, temperatures of around 20 to 22°C are found in Malta and the sea is at 22°C. If you are looking to extend summer, this is the place to go to enjoy pleasant weather conditions.

During autumn in Malta, there are also some episodes of sirocco. This wind, coming from the African desert, blows at the end of summer and makes the air a bit more stifling.

As you can see, Malta has an ideal climate that contributes to the sweetness of life characteristic of the archipelago. You can never go wrong by choosing this destination!

Temperatures and rainfall in Malta

On these 3 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Malta and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Valletta, Gozo, Ghar Lapsi, Golden Bay and Hondoq Bay, as well as the month-by-month sea temperature for coastal cities.

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Malta

Find out when Malta has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Malta

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. The number of visitors to Malta is high in: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

• Very low season in Malta: January, February, March, November and December.
• High season in Malta: April and June.
• Peak season in Malta: May, July, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Malta month by month

Average price for flights to Malta

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Where to go in Malta?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

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About Malta

What can I do in Malta?

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Nature and countryside

Culture and heritage

Sports

Family travel

Crafts / shopping

Gastronomy

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