Malta
Malta in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Malta in April is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #8
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#5
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#9
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Malta · AprilPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 6 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
For your trip planning
April: warmer than March, the driest of the three
On Malta, April is warmer than March and has the least precipitation of the three months compared. May is clearly warmer again and gets more precipitation than April, but fewer estimated rainy days and more estimated sun hours. April works well for exploring on foot. Bring a warmer layer for the evenings.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 5.8 | 79 | 5.6 | 15 | 54 |
| April (selected) | 17 | 15 | 6 | 29 | 7.3 | 82 | 5.1 | 16 | 62 |
| May | 20 | 18 | 3 | 36 | 8.6 | 83 | 4.3 | 19 | 75 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -8 | -1.4 °C | -1.4 °C | +1.8 | +15.2 mm | -1.5 h | -2.4 % | +0.5 m/s | -0.8 °C |
| May | +13 | +2.9 °C | +2.7 °C | -2.4 | +6.9 mm | +1.3 h | +1.3 % | -0.8 m/s | +2.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Malta in April?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Malta in April?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Malta in April?
The curated estimate is about 6 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 29 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Malta?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Malta. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. April is not among them.