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Birgu, Malta has an average annual maximum temperature of 22°C (72°F), ranging from 16°C (61°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
In Birgu, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and mild in winter. Nights follow the same pattern, with lows ranging from 26°C (79°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Birgu by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. August, the warmest month, sees 351 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records. 50-year average (1976-2025)
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Birgu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
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.
Birgu's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually, warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Toronto, Canada averages 13°C (55°F) annually, with cold snowy winters balanced by genuinely warm summers.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually, known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
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 Birgu, 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 Birgu's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Birgu climate page.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Birgu - and find the best time to visit.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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