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Malta's national averages run from 15 °C in February to 27 °C in August, with rainfall between 0 mm in July and 94 mm in November and 5.0–10.4 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are October, May and June. Its 68 regions span 21–21 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Valletta
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Malta
- Area
- 274 km²
Best months to visit
When Malta shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4 | 13.9 | 10.3 | 18.1 |
| February | 15.2 | 13.8 | 11.2 | 17.6 |
| March | 15.7 | 14.3 | 11.7 | 18.5 |
| April | 16.8 | 15.6 | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| May | 19.6 | 18.2 | 15.8 | 22.1 |
| June | 23.9 | 22.4 | 20.1 | 27.7 |
| July | 26.8 | 25.3 | 23.2 | 29.3 |
| August | 27.5 | 26.1 | 24.1 | 29.4 |
| September | 26.0 | 24.7 | 21.8 | 28.0 |
| October | 23.3 | 21.9 | 19.4 | 25.7 |
| November | 20.6 | 18.8 | 15.1 | 23.6 |
| December | 17.3 | 15.7 | 12.4 | 19.8 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 48 |
| February | 43 |
| March | 29 |
| April | 9 |
| May | 12 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 3 |
| September | 36 |
| October | 69 |
| November | 94 |
| December | 63 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 5.9 |
| February | 7.0 |
| March | 8.2 |
| April | 9.0 |
| May | 9.2 |
| June | 10.1 |
| July | 10.4 |
| August | 9.4 |
| September | 7.9 |
| October | 6.8 |
| November | 5.4 |
| December | 5.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 9.8 | 44.6 |
| February | 24.0 | 8.7 | 42.6 |
| March | 25.4 | 10.9 | 43.6 |
| April | 22.9 | 9.1 | 39.1 |
| May | 19.6 | 6.9 | 35.8 |
| June | 14.8 | 6.4 | 31.2 |
| July | 14.4 | 5.5 | 33.2 |
| August | 13.9 | 4.9 | 28.7 |
| September | 16.6 | 6.0 | 32.7 |
| October | 19.6 | 6.0 | 37.5 |
| November | 22.9 | 8.2 | 42.4 |
| December | 26.7 | 9.0 | 45.5 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Malta
Nothing on this list closes for the season in Malta, but every one of them has a window worth aiming for.
- LimitedThe Blue Lagoon, Comino
Limited July–August · at its best May–June, September–October
Sources: ilovecominoboattrips.com, continenthop.com
- At its best
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
68 regions
Malta, taken apart
- Attard15–27 °C yr
- Balzan15–27 °C yr
- Birgu15–27 °C yr
- Birkirkara15–27 °C yr
- Birżebbuġa15–28 °C yr
- Cospicua15–28 °C yr
- Dingli15–28 °C yr
- Fgura15–28 °C yr
- Floriana15–27 °C yr
- Fontana15–27 °C yr
- Gudja15–28 °C yr
- Għajnsielem15–27 °C yr
- Għarb15–27 °C yr
- Għargħur15–27 °C yr
- Għasri15–27 °C yr
- Għaxaq15–28 °C yr
- Gżira15–27 °C yr
- Iklin15–27 °C yr
- Kalkara15–27 °C yr
- Kerċem15–27 °C yr
- Kirkop15–28 °C yr
- Lija15–27 °C yr
- Luqa15–28 °C yr
- Marsa15–28 °C yr
- Marsaskala15–28 °C yr
- Marsaxlokk15–28 °C yr
- Mdina15–27 °C yr
- Mellieħa15–27 °C yr
- Mosta15–27 °C yr
- Mqabba15–28 °C yr
- Msida15–27 °C yr
- Mtarfa15–27 °C yr
- Munxar15–27 °C yr
- Mġarr15–27 °C yr
- Nadur15–27 °C yr
- Naxxar15–27 °C yr
- Paola15–28 °C yr
- Pembroke15–27 °C yr
- Pietà15–27 °C yr
- Qala15–27 °C yr
- Qormi15–28 °C yr
- Qrendi15–28 °C yr
- Rabat15–27 °C yr
- Safi15–28 °C yr
- Saint Lawrence15–27 °C yr
- San Ġwann15–27 °C yr
- Sannat15–27 °C yr
- Santa Luċija15–28 °C yr
- Santa Venera15–27 °C yr
- Senglea15–27 °C yr
- Siġġiewi15–28 °C yr
- Sliema15–27 °C yr
- St. Julian's15–27 °C yr
- St. Paul's Bay15–27 °C yr
- Swieqi15–27 °C yr
- Ta' Xbiex15–27 °C yr
- Tarxien15–28 °C yr
- Valletta15–27 °C yr
- Victoria15–27 °C yr
- Xagħra15–27 °C yr
- Xewkija15–27 °C yr
- Xgħajra15–27 °C yr
- Ħamrun15–27 °C yr
- Żabbar15–28 °C yr
- Żebbuġ15–27 °C yr
- Żebbuġ Gozo15–28 °C yr
- Żejtun15–28 °C yr
- Żurrieq15–28 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Malta
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Month by month
A year in Malta, in order
- JanJanuary15.4°C · 48 mm · 5.9 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 48 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 48 mm of rain and 5.9 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary15.2°C · 43 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 15 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 15 °C with 43 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch15.7°C · 29 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 16 °C with 29 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 16 °C with 29 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril16.8°C · 9 mm · 9.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 9 mm of rain and 9.0 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay19.6°C · 12 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune23.9°C · 3 mm · 10.1 hr/day
Around 24 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 24 °C with 3 mm of rain and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly26.8°C · 0 mm · 10.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.5°C · 3 mm · 9.4 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 3 mm of rain and 9.4 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember26.0°C · 36 mm · 7.9 hr/day
Around 26 °C with 36 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
Around 26 °C with 36 mm of rain and 7.9 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober23.3°C · 69 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 23 °C with 69 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 23 °C with 69 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember20.6°C · 94 mm · 5.4 hr/day
Around 21 °C with 94 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 21 °C with 94 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember17.3°C · 63 mm · 5.0 hr/day
Around 17 °C with 63 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 17 °C with 63 mm of rain and 5.0 hours of sun a day.
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