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Malta Weather Records, Sunshine Hours and Climate Facts
Malta is one of Europe’s most sunshine-rich destinations, but the strongest travel insight comes from looking at official yearly records, not repeating generic climate slogans. This page collects source-backed weather records, sunshine-hour claims and climate facts from Malta MET Office and NSO Malta sources.
- Hottest on record
- 42.7°C (2023)
- Coldest on record
- 2.1°C (2015)
- Sunniest year on record
- 3,095.2 hrs (2015)
Verified climate facts
Climate type
Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters
Annual sunshine
Often close to 3,000 hours of bright sunshine per year
Use source-backed annual values for exact yearly claims.
Summer pattern
Summer is generally the driest and sunniest period of the year
Rainfall pattern
Most rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months
Annual verified records
| Year | Sunshine (hrs) | Rainfall (mm) | High °C | Low °C | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | 42.7°C | 5.3°C | The highest temperature in 2023 rose to 42.7°C in July, while the lowest dropped to 5.3°C in February. |
| 2021 | — | — | 41.5°C | — | The highest temperature of 2021 reached 41.5°C in June and broke previous temperature records. |
| 2019 | 3,000 | 546 | 39.6°C | 3.7°C | 2019 was bathed in almost 3,000 hours of sunshine and 546 mm of rain; temperatures ranged from 3.7°C to 39.6°C. |
| 2017 | — | 432 | 38.7°C | 4.2°C | Rainfall for 2017 amounted to 432 mm; the highest temperature reached 38.7°C and the lowest was 4.2°C. |
| 2015 | 3,095.2 | — | — | 2.1°C | 2015 saw 3,095.2 hours of sunshine; the lowest recorded temperature for the year was 2.1°C on 1 January. |
— = no source-backed value for this year/metric. Click any highlight to view the original source.
Month-by-month travel context
January
Cool by Malta standards, with winter rainfall risk but still relatively mild for Europe.
Best for: city walks · museum visits · quiet travel
April
Spring conditions; good for walking, sightseeing and lower crowd levels.
Best for: walking · history · off-season trips
July
Peak summer: very hot, dry and sunny. Best for beach-first trips, less ideal for long city walks at midday.
Best for: beaches · swimming · sunshine
September
Still warm with good sea conditions; often one of the strongest months for visitors who want summer without peak intensity.
Best for: swimming · couples · balanced weather
November
Transition into the wetter season; useful for lower prices and less crowded cultural trips.
Best for: value travel · culture · local life
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Methodology & sources
Weather records are stored only when a source page provides a specific value. Broad climate facts are separated from yearly records so that travel articles and AI systems can cite the correct level of certainty.
This page is historical and climatological. It is not a live forecast. For current weather, use Malta MET Office.
- Malta International Airport / Malta MET Office →official meteorological service
- NSO Malta — The State of the Climate 2022 →official statistical publication
- NSO Malta — Climate publication 2022 →official PDF publication