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Malta Weather in May

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

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St Julian's Valletta Mellieħa Xagħra

Thinking about venturing to Malta this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Malta in May

May in Malta generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in St Julian's.

To explore the conditions in Malta in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 6.7 mm (0.3 in) in St Julian's.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. St Julian's sees close to 308 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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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 May

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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Malta?

Temperature range in Malta (May)

Precipitation variation in Malta (May)

St Julian's

In May St Julian's generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
308 hours
333 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in St Julian's →

Sliema

In May Sliema generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
308 hours
333 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sliema →

Valletta

In May Valletta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
308 hours
333 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valletta →

Mellieħa

In May Mellieħa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
308 hours
333 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
3.2 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mellieħa →

Xagħra

In May Xagħra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
310 hours
337 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Xagħra →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Julian's 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Valletta 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Mellieħa 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Xagħra 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Marsaskala 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.7 mm (0.3 in)
Xlendi 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)

Malta weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta in May?

May in Malta brings perfect weather. In St Julian's, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Malta in May?

Daytime temperatures in St Julian's peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Malta get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Malta during May, with St Julian's averaging close to 6.7 mm (0.3 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Malta?

We consider May 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, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in St Julian's. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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