Winter
Dec → Feb15 to 17°
nights 12 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 39 mm
- 8.8 h of sun
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Malta?
- Jan15°not recommended
- Feb16°not recommended
- Mar17°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov21°fair
- Dec17°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Malta, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 12° | 8.7 h | 36 mm | 8 d | 17° | |
| February | 16° | 12° | 9.4 h | 45 mm | 6 d | 16° | |
| March | 17° | 13° | 10.5 h | 34 mm | 7 d | 16° | |
| April | 19° | 14° | 11.1 h | 13 mm | 3 d | 17° | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 17° | 12.5 h | 14 mm | 3 d | 18° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 21° | 13.6 h | 3 mm | 1 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 24° | 13.9 h | 1 mm | 0 d | 27° | |
| August | 30° | 25° | 12.5 h | 5 mm | 1 d | 28° | |
| September | 28° | 23° | 11.2 h | 32 mm | 4 d | 27° | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 20° | 9.8 h | 54 mm | 7 d | 25° | ✓ |
| November | 21° | 17° | 8.6 h | 75 mm | 11 d | 23° | |
| December | 17° | 14° | 8.2 h | 37 mm | 8 d | 19° |
The four seasons in Malta, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Valletta) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 22°
nights 13 to 17°
- 4 rainy days · 20 mm
- 11.4 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 21 to 25°
- 1 rainy days · 3 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov21 to 28°
nights 17 to 23°
- 7 rainy days · 54 mm
- 9.9 h of sun
- sea 25°
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Malta, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h35 of daylight, in December 9h44, a difference of 4h51.
9h58Jan
10h50Feb
11h52Mar
13h04Apr
14h03May
14h35Jun
14h22Jul
13h30Aug
12h21Sep
11h12Oct
10h13Nov
9h44Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Valletta" (35.90°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Malta, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsValletta CarnivalFebruary to MarchFesti, the village feastsJune to SeptemberHoly WeekMarch to AprilNotte BiancaOctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Towns & culture: good conditions all twelve months.
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Malta, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February to MarchValletta Carnival
Floats and costumed troupes parade through the capital, while Nadur, on Gozo, holds its own satirical night-time carnival.
- June to SeptemberFesti, the village feasts
Each village brings out its statue, its drapes and its fireworks one summer weekend, sometimes two villages on the same night.
- March to AprilHoly Week
Confraternities carry life-size statues through the streets of Żebbuġ, Mosta and Valletta on Good Friday.
- OctoberNotte Bianca
Valletta opens its palaces and museums for one night in October, with open-air concerts and pedestrianised streets until late.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Malta, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇹 Gozo | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇲🇹 Valletta | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended15°12° at night
- 36 mm · 8 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended16°12° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
- 9.4 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair17°13° at night
- 34 mm · 7 d
- 10.5 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°14° at night
- 13 mm · 3 d
- 11.1 h
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°17° at night
- 14 mm · 3 d
- 12.5 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°21° at night
- 3 mm · 1 d
- 13.6 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°24° at night
- 1 mm · 0 d
- 13.9 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°25° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
- 12.5 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended28°23° at night
- 32 mm · 4 d
- 11.2 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°20° at night
- 54 mm · 7 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair21°17° at night
- 75 mm · 11 d
- 8.6 h
- sea 23°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended17°14° at night
- 37 mm · 8 d
- 8.2 h
- sea 19°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 15 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (36 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 16 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 13 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.5 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (13 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 3 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (3 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 13.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (1 mm over 0 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 30 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 12.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 54 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 17 °C at best, 14 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (37 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malta?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 28 °C, with 4 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Valletta).
Which month should you avoid in Malta?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 45 mm over 6 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Valletta).
What is the hottest month in Malta?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Valletta).
What is the coldest month in Malta?
January, with 15 °C at best during the day and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Valletta).
What is the driest month in Malta?
July: 1 mm over 0 days of rain, against 75 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Malta?
July, with 13.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Malta?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October, November (warmest 28 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Valletta).
When is the best time to hike in Malta?
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Valletta), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Malta?
July, August, September, October: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Valletta).
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