Malta

Malta Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Malta in August.

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St Julian's Valletta Mellieħa Xagħra

Planning a journey to Malta this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Malta in August

August in Malta generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in St Julian's. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Malta. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Malta, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.9 mm (0.2 in) in St Julian's.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. St Julian's enjoys about 351 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Malta by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Malta — and find the best time to visit. (based on St Julian's)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March17°C (63°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September27°C (81°F) October24°C (75°F) November21°C (70°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Malta in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Malta.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Malta

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Malta?

Temperature range in Malta (August)

Precipitation variation in Malta (August)

St Julian's

In August St Julian's generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
372 hours
351 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in St Julian's →

Sliema

In August Sliema generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
372 hours
351 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sliema →

Valletta

In August Valletta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
372 hours
351 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valletta →

Mellieħa

In August Mellieħa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
372 hours
351 hours
269 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mellieħa →

Xagħra

In August Xagħra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
370 hours
352 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
3.5 mm (0.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Xagħra →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Malta in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Julian's 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Valletta 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Mellieħa 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Xagħra 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)
Marsaskala 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Xlendi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 3.5 mm (0.1 in)

Malta weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta in August?

August in Malta brings perfect weather. In St Julian's, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Malta in August?

Daytime temperatures in St Julian's peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in August, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Malta get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Malta. St Julian's averages only about 3.9 mm (0.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Malta?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Malta. Typically, the climate in St Julian's is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in St Julian's. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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