Malta
Malta in March: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Malta in March is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 15 °C, and the sea is about 15 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
54/100 · #9
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#6
Sun
#7
Sea warmth
#12
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Malta · MarchPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 15 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 79 %
For your trip planning
March: drier than February, still cooler than April
March in Malta brings less precipitation than February in our series, with the same average high and slightly more estimated sunshine. April is warmer and drier again. Since March ranks among the cooler months of the year, pack a warm layer and a light rain jacket for walks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 15 | 13 | 9 | 56 | 4.3 | 76 | 5.8 | 15 | 48 |
| March (selected) | 15 | 14 | 8 | 44 | 5.8 | 79 | 5.6 | 15 | 54 |
| April | 17 | 15 | 6 | 29 | 7.3 | 82 | 5.1 | 16 | 62 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (54/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | -6 | -0.6 °C | -0.7 °C | +1.7 | +11.7 mm | -1.5 h | -3.4 % | +0.2 m/s | +0.1 °C |
| April | +8 | +1.4 °C | +1.4 °C | -1.8 | -15.2 mm | +1.5 h | +2.4 % | -0.5 m/s | +0.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Malta in March?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Malta in March?
The sea is about 15 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Malta in March?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 44 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. March is not among them.