Malta Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Malta?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Malta depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Malta
Malta can be visited practically all year round. However, the peak tourist season is in the summer from July to August, when it is hot and rainless. Those who have a hard time tolerating high temperatures and crowds of tourists should rather choose the spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) periods. The crowds are then less than during the peak season, the heat does not bother you, however, it is warm and sunny.
When planning a visit during the winter months, which are the off-season, you need to take into account increased rainfall, cloud cover and stronger winds. However, it's still a good time for sightseeing, although it's already far too cold for relaxing on the beaches.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Valletta (°F)
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Season and weather by month
April - June
Apr | May | Jun |
Spring months, nature wakes up from sleep, everything begins to green and bloom. A very good time for active recreation, especially for hikers and tourists interested in the island's many sights. It is also not too hot, which makes sightseeing more comfortable. On the coasts from mid-May begins the time for beachcombing and swimming in the sea.
While in Malta, it is worth taking part in "Festas", parties in honor of the patron saints of individual cities. They take place in many cities throughout the year, but most fall between June and September. The streets are decorated with flags, statues of saints and thousands of lights. You can listen to local music and see fireworks.
Holidays and observances in Malta
- 07 Jun 2024 - Sette Giugno
- 29 Jun 2024 - Feast of St Peter and St Paul
- 18 Apr 2025 - Good Friday
- 01 May 2025 - Workers' Day
July - August
Jul | Aug |
The summer months are the hottest of the year. Hot and dry winds from the African continent blow along the coast. They bring with them heat up to 40°C, which can be difficult for some people to endure. Sunny and rainless days favor beachcombing and sightseeing. The sea water also has a high temperature (about 26°C), thus creating very good conditions for swimming and diving.
Holidays and observances in Malta
- 15 Aug 2024 - Feast of the Assumption
September - October
Sep | Oct |
An autumn period in which it is still very sunny, but slightly cooler than in summer. During this time you can expect more humidity and fleeting rainfall. The rains are of low intensity and not very frequent, so they do not hinder your visit. Despite the slight cooling, the beach and sea bathing season continues. This is also a very good time for sightseeing and hiking.
Holidays and observances in Malta
- 08 Sep 2024 - Victory Day
- 21 Sep 2024 - Independence Day
November - March
Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
The winter months, the coldest of the year, with temperatures reaching around 16°C. The weather can be unpredictable, with warm and sunny days interspersed with fleeting rainfall and increased winds. Increased rains occur in the afternoons or evenings.
Traveling during these months is a good alternative for those not too comfortable with the heat, who are primarily oriented toward sightseeing. Due to the lower temperatures, it is not a good time for sunbathing and sea bathing enthusiasts. However, despite the worse weather, the Christmas and New Year period attracts many tourists from all over Europe.
Holidays and observances in Malta
- 08 Dec 2024 - Immaculate Conception
- 13 Dec 2024 - Republic Day
- 25 Dec 2024 - Christmas Day
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 10 Feb 2025 - Feast of St Paul's Shipwreck
- 19 Mar 2025 - Feast of St Joseph
- 31 Mar 2025 - Freedom Day
Valletta
Saturday 4 May
Humidity
63%Cloud cover
0%Wind speed
17.2 mphChance of rain
0%Valletta
Sunday 5 MayHumidity
72%Cloud cover
8%Wind speed
9.2 mphChance of rain
0%Valletta
Monday 6 May
Humidity
83%Cloud cover
47%Wind speed
9.6 mphChance of rain
0%Valletta
Tuesday 7 MayHumidity
79%Cloud cover
66%Wind speed
5.8 mphChance of rain
10%Valletta
Wednesday 8 MayHumidity
81%Cloud cover
38%Wind speed
24.4 mphChance of rain
13%Climate and Average Weather in Malta
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.