Malta weather in March (Malta)

Is Malta a good destination in March, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of March in Malta typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During March, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 17°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Malta in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 223 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Malta. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Malta climate page with graphs.

 

Malta, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 61%  

Where to go in Malta in March

Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Malta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malta.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malta? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malta. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.