Malta Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Malta, Malta is 21°C (70°F), with daytime highs ranging from 16°C (61°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Malta compares to cities worldwide.
Malta Monthly Temperatures
Visitors to Malta can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Nighttime temperatures also vary widely, ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Malta by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 352 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Malta Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Malta spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Malta vs Malta
The map below shows the annual temperature across Malta. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Malta vs World: Temperature Compared
Malta's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Buenos Aires, Argentina averages 23°C (73°F) a year, with hot summers and mild winters — and seasons reversed compared to Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Malta?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Malta, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 79% — considered high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 73% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Malta's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Malta climate page.
