Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Malta - Weather and Climate
The weather in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, Malta can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to mild over the course of the year.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 16°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 13°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rainfall averaging 438 mm, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The climate in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.5 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
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The best time of year to visit Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq in Malta
During the months of May, June, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of April, May, June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
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