Malta or Cyprus in June?
On climate data, Malta comes out ahead overall in June. See the per-criterion details below.
MaltaPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0
CyprusPhoto: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in June
| Criterion | Malta | Cyprus |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 24 °C | 31 °C ★ |
| Night | 22 °C | 24 °C ★ |
| Sea | 23 °C | 24 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 1 rainy days | 0 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 10 h/day | 10 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Cyprus is about 7 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Cyprus is about 1 °C warmer.
Malta or Cyprus in June: the short answer
In June, Malta comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Malta 91/100 vs Cyprus 83/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Malta averages a climate score of 74/100, Cyprus 76/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in June, side by side
By day, Malta sits near 24 °C and Cyprus near 31 °C — warmer in Cyprus. At night it is roughly 22 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Malta sees about 1 rainy days in June and Cyprus about 0 — drier in Cyprus. Cyprus gets more sunshine (10 vs 10 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In June the water is about 23 °C at Malta and 24 °C at Cyprus — warmer for swimming at Cyprus. Over the year, Malta is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September, October and November, Cyprus in June, July, August, September, October and November. Peak sea warmth is August for Malta and August for Cyprus.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Malta records roughly 53 rainy days and Cyprus about 40 — the drier of the two overall is Cyprus. At their sunniest, Malta reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (June) and Cyprus about 10 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Malta is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Cyprus peaks in May, June, October and November. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the June scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Cyprus scores higher in June.
City breaks: Malta scores higher in June.
Active & hiking: Malta scores higher in June.
Family: Malta scores higher in June.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For June specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Cyprus carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Malta if its strong months and profile match your plan, Cyprus if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.