Birgu, Malta - Weather and Climate
The weather in Birgu, Malta can vary greatly throughout the year.
Temperatures shift from warm
to mild over the course of the year.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Birgu. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Birgu maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 434 mm. Birgu can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 78 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Birgu 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
Birgu can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.
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 Birgu.
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 mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in July, August, September and October and highest during January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Birgu
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Birgu 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 78 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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