Santa Luċija Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Santa Luċija, Malta, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 28°C (82°F) in August to 16°C (61°F) in February.
Rainfall is modest, totalling around 446 mm (18 in) annually. The city experiences a distinct dry season from March to September. December tends to be the wettest month. Sunshine peaks in July, when the city sees around 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Santa Luċija
In Santa Luċija, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. 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 25°C (77°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 Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 446 mm (18 in) of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm (3.2 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 Santa Luċija 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 Santa Luċija
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Santa Luċija. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 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
Humidity in Santa Luċija by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Santa Luċija.
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
Santa Luċija 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
