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Best time to visit Malta
Malta is small, easy to reach and sunny year-round. Summers are hot and dry, the sea stays warm for a long time and winters are mild. Ideal for culture, city strolls and diving; classic sandy beaches are limited.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
May · Monthly precipitation
151.5 mm/month
1991–2025: 35.6 mm/month
+115.9 mm/month · higher
February · Wet days
5.2 days/month
1991–2025: 9.3 days/month
-4.1 days/month · lower
July · Mean daily maximum
28.3 °C
1991–2025: 26.6 °C
+1.7 °C · higher
August · Sea temperature
27.6 °C
1991–2025: 26.7 °C
+1 °C · higher
August: 25/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 32.6 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Coast and sea
Malta: the swimming season follows two curves
Average daily highs vary by 12.9 °C through the year, while the sea varies by 11.3 °C. Air and water temperature should therefore be considered separately.
The practical difference
The month with the highest daytime temperature and the month with the warmest sea need not define the same travel window. Rain and sunshine help resolve the trade-off.
Warmest sea
August · 26.7 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 27.7 °C
Fewest rainy days
July · 0.4
Most sunshine
July · 9.5 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15 | 14 | 11 | 68 | 3.1 | 74 | 5.9 | 16 | 46 |
| February | 15 | 13 | 9 | 56 | 4.3 | 76 | 5.8 | 15 | 48 |
| March | 15 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 5.8 | 79 | 5.6 | 15 | 54 |
| April | 17 | 15 | 6 | 29 | 7.3 | 82 | 5.1 | 16 | 62 |
| May | 20 | 18 | 3 | 36 | 8.6 | 83 | 4.3 | 19 | 75 |
| June | 24 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 9.4 | 80 | 3.5 | 22 | 91 |
| July | 27 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 9.5 | 77 | 3.4 | 25 | 92 |
| August | 28 | 26 | 3 | 12 | 8.5 | 75 | 3.3 | 27 | 90 |
| September | 26 | 25 | 8 | 56 | 6.5 | 75 | 4.1 | 26 | 88 |
| October | 23 | 22 | 10 | 77 | 4.8 | 76 | 4.5 | 24 | 82 |
| November | 20 | 19 | 12 | 87 | 3.4 | 74 | 5.5 | 21 | 68 |
| December | 17 | 16 | 12 | 77 | 2.8 | 74 | 6.1 | 18 | 52 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Malta?
The strongest climate months are June, July, August, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Malta?
The average daily maximum temperature in Malta is highest in August at around 28 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Malta?
In August, at around 27 °C.