Kalkara Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Kalkara, Malta, Malta, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with August peaking at 28°C (82°F) and February dropping to 16°C (61°F).
Rainfall is modest, totalling around 433 mm (17 in) annually. The city experiences a distinct dry season from March to September. December tends to be the wettest month. July is the sunniest month, averaging 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Kalkara
Visitors to Kalkara can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to around 13°C (55°F) during February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kalkara
Kalkara's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 433 mm (17 in) of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 78 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kalkara 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 Kalkara
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Kalkara. 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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Kalkara
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 Kalkara by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kalkara.
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 Kalkara
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)
Kalkara 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Kalkara
During May, June, September, October and November, Kalkara experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (80°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 3 mm (0.1 in) and 75 mm (3 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
