Malta Weather in October

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

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St Julian's Valletta Mellieħa Marsaskala

Planning a trip to Malta, Malta this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Malta in October

Malta, Malta is a region in Malta. October in Malta generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in St Julian's.

For a closer look at conditions across Malta, Malta, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 58 mm (2.3 in) in St Julian's.

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. St Julian's sees around 220 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Malta, Malta?

Temperature range in Malta (October)

Precipitation variation in Malta (October)

St Julian's

In October St Julian's generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
220 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in St Julian's →

Sliema

In October Sliema generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
220 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Sliema →

Valletta

In October Valletta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
220 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Valletta →

Mellieħa

In October Mellieħa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
220 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mellieħa →

Qawra

In October Qawra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
269 hours
220 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Qawra →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Julian's 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Valletta 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Mellieħa 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Marsaskala 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Sliema 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Qawra 24°C (75°F) 21°C (70°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Malta weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta, Malta in October?

Expect excellent weather across Malta, Malta in October. The popular destination of St Julian's averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Malta, Malta in October?

In St Julian's, the average daytime high in October is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Malta, Malta get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Malta, Malta during October, with St Julian's averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Malta, Malta?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Malta, Malta with overall excellent weather in St Julian's. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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

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