Malta weather in May (Malta)

Wondering what the weather is like in Malta during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Malta during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Malta in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 7 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 310 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Malta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 7 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 310 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 70%  

Where to go in Malta in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. With a water temperature of around 18°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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

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.