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With daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows of 18°C (64°F), May in Żebbuġ brings pleasant temperatures during the day. The excellent weather makes it an appealing time to visit.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Żebbuġ.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Żebbuġ - and find the best time to visit.
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Żebbuġ typically rise from around 21°C (70°F) at the start of May to approximately 25°C (77°F) by the end. Nights are pleasant, with lows typically ranging from 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Żebbuġ spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 50 years of weather records for Żebbuġ, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2026.
Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Malta in May →
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).
Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. The water temperature sits at about 18°C (64°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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