Malta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Malta, Malta, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 28°C (82°F) in August, while winters cool to 16°C (61°F) in February.
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 453 mm (18 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from March to September. The most sunshine falls in July, with an average of 12.3 hours of daily sunshine.
Monthly Temperature in Malta
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Malta. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a moderate 16°C (61°F) in the coolest month, February.
Nights vary from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 13°C (55°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Malta
Malta maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 453 mm (18 in). The climate in Malta shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, the wettest month, with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Malta Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Malta
For those who appreciate different seasons, Malta serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Malta
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Malta by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Malta.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 79%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Malta
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 5 m/s (10 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Malta 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Malta
During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November, Malta enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (69°F) to 28°C (83°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 1 mm (0.04 in) in July to 79 mm (3.1 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
