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Il-Gzira Climate by Month

The temperature in Il-Gzira can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and mild during the cooler months. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Il-Gzira can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 13°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Il-Gzira typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 437 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 79 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm over 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Il-Gzira. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Valletta, Malta (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Valletta, Malta (2 KM, 1 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Il-Gzira ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Valletta, Malta (2 KM, 1 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Il-Gzira 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:
  • Does Il-Gzira have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Il-Gzira?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Il-Gzira?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Il-Gzira?
    December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Il-Gzira?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Il-Gzira?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Il-Gzira

    Sun   Dec 15
    18°C | 11°C
    NW 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    16°C | 10°C
    NE 32 km/h
    5.1 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    17°C | 12°C
    NE 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain