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Malta Weather by Month: When to Visit and What to Expect
Monthly weather averages, sea temperatures, crowd levels and the best time to visit Malta for different types of travel.
Updated 2026-06-13 · 4 min read · ImaginaMalta Editorial
Malta has a classic Mediterranean climate and is, by annual average, the warmest country in the European Union — approximately 19.3°C year-round, with around 3,000 hours of sunshine and over 300 sunny days a year. Summers are hot and bone-dry; winters mild and wettest. Rainfall falls mostly from October through January, with November the wettest month.
Monthly averages
Approximate averages based on long-term climate records. Sea temperatures are for the central Mediterranean.
| Month | Day high | Sea temp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | ~15°C | ~16°C | Coolest month; some rain; mild by European standards |
| February | ~15°C | ~15°C | Coldest sea; Carnival season in Valletta and Nadur |
| March | ~17°C | ~15°C | Warming; landscape greens up after winter rains |
| April | ~20°C | ~16°C | Spring; pleasant; Easter festivities |
| May | ~24°C | ~19°C | Warm and dry; excellent for sightseeing |
| June | ~28°C | ~23°C | Hot and dry; festa season starts; sea warming |
| July | ~31°C | ~26°C | Hot and dry; peak tourist season |
| August | ~32°C | ~27–28°C | Hottest; warmest sea; busiest and most expensive |
| September | ~29°C | ~26°C | Hot but easing; excellent swimming; crowds thinning |
| October | ~25°C | ~23°C | Warm; sea still very swimmable; first rains return |
| November | ~20°C | ~20°C | Wettest month; quietest for tourism |
| December | ~17°C | ~17°C | Mild; festive season in Valletta; some rain |
Best time to visit
May–June and September–October are the sweet spots: warm, sunny, swimmable sea, thinner crowds and lower prices than peak summer. The sea in May is still on the cooler side but the landscape is at its greenest after the winter rains.
July–August is the hottest, busiest and most expensive period — also the best for beach holidays and the Blue Lagoon. Winter (November–March) is mild by northern European standards and excellent for sightseeing and cultural trips, but cool for swimming and occasionally wet.
- Annual average temp
- ~19.3°C (warmest in the EU)
- Sunshine hours
- ~3,000 per year
- Annual rainfall
- ~550–600 mm
- Peak season
- July–August
- Sweet-spot months
- May–June and September–October
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest month in Malta?
August, with average highs around 32°C and sea temperatures of 27–28°C.
When is the sea warmest in Malta?
August is the warmest at around 27–28°C. The sea remains very pleasant through September and swimmable into October.
What is the wettest month in Malta?
November is the wettest month on average, though rain tends to come in short, heavy showers rather than extended grey days.
What is the best month to visit Malta overall?
May and September are the most commonly recommended. Both offer warm weather, warm seas, manageable crowds and better value than the July–August peak.