Best time to visit Malta

The best time to visit Malta for a beach holiday is during summer from June through September.

However, anytime during April and May, and the first half of October is also good for a range of outdoor activities, including exploring Malta's characteristic ports, villages and towns so avoiding the intense heat of summer.

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Malta weather

Malta experiences a Mediterranean climate, with hot, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters.

Occasionally, the archipelago is affected by the Sirocco – a hot, dry wind blowing from the Saharan desert, which is often accompanied by dust or sand. This wind blows more frequently in spring and autumn, and raises the temperature by several degrees.

Spring, from March through May, sees the temperature gradually increase, rainfall becomes less frequent and the sun shines more.

Summer, from June to August, is hot, humid and sunny. Wind from Africa can increase the temperature to exceed 40°C (104°F).

Autumn, from September to November, sees the high temperatures gradually decrease. September still has summer-like weather, especially in the first half, even by October, the temperature is still pleasant, with highs around 25°C (77°F).

Winter, from December to February, is mild. Sunshine alternates with occasional rain and wind. Cold days are rare.

Here are the average temperatures recorded in Valletta, the capital of Malta.

What is the best month to visit Malta?
June through September are the best months to visit Malta – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.

July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Malta.

To avoid the crowds, higher prices and heat of summer, the months of May and October are also good for a range of outdoor activities.

Which is the hottest month in Malta?
The hottest month in Malta is usually August, with a maximum daytime temperatures of 32°C (89°F), with high heat and humidity and a low of 23°C (73°F)

However, on the warmest days in August (and July), the temperature may reach a high of 40°C (104°F).

The hot, summer season lasts from June through September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).

Which is the coldest month in Malta?
The coldest month in Malta is usually February, with an average high temperature of 16°C (61°F) and an average night-time low of 9°C (48°F).

The cool, winter season lasts from December through March, with an average daily high temperature below 18°C (64°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Malta?
The sunniest month in Malta is usually July with sunshine on average for 81% of daylight hours; that's 12 hours of sunshine per day.

Typically, the months of May through September are the sunniest of the year.

What is the humidity in Malta?
Malta experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 65% – 78% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Malta?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.

The average annual dew point in Malta is 14°C (57°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry and comfortable at 8°C (46°F) to humid at 20°C (68°F).   

The more humid time of year in Malta lasts from mid-June through October, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 19% of the time.

The month with the most humid days in Malta is August, with around 23 days that are humid.

November through May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are humid.

When is the sea warmest in Malta?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Malta in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C (78°F), which is pleasantly warm for swimming.

The sea temperature is comfortable for swimming from July through to early-October.

Which month has the most rain in Malta?
December is usually the wettest month in Malta with 99mm (4in) on average, diistributed across 13 days.

The rainy period of the year lasts from late-September through March, with a greater than 16% chance of a given day being a wet day.

The drier season lasts from April through to mid-September. July has the least rainfall.

Which is the windiest month in Malta?
The windiest month of the year in Malta is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (15.5 mph; 13.5 knots).

The windy part of the year lasts from late-October through April, with average wind speeds of more than 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).

The less-windy time of year lasts from May to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Malta is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Malta.

Valletta lies in an area exposed the sirocco wind that blows from Africa

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Malta Weather Averages

Holiday seasons

High season: Usually from June to early September. This is the most expensive and most crowded time to travel in Malta.

Shoulder season: April to May, early September to October and mid-December to 24 December.

Low season: Early November to mid-December and from 25 December to the end of March. Many hotels and restaurants take a month or more off between November and February.

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Source: Meteorological data for Malta is based on weather statistics gathered during 1992 to 2021 by the World Meteorological Organization from the nearest weather station: Malta International Airport (MLA), located in Luqa about 6km (4mi) southwest of Valletta.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.

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Latest update: Best time to visit Malta: 26 June, 2024

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Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.

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