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Best time to visit Malta: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of about 18-29°C and a warm sea from June. July and August are hot (31-32°C) and busy, while winter is mild (about 15-18°C) and quiet, with most rain from October to January.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 12°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 16°C | 11°C | 2 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 12°C | 6 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 14°C | 3 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 17°C | 5 | high |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 32°C | 25°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 29°C | 24°C | 5 | high |
| Oct | 25°C | 20°C | 6 | medium |
| Nov | 22°C | 17°C | 10 | low |
| Dec | 18°C | 14°C | 7 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 16°C in March rising to 22°C in May; wild flowers, little rain and comfortable sightseeing, sea still cool.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and dry, 28-32°C by day and 22-25°C at night; village festas, warm sea and big crowds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 29°C in September and 25°C in October with the warmest sea; rain picks up in November (about 10 rainy days).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild, about 15-18°C by day and 11-14°C at night, with some rain; quiet and good for history.
Events worth planning around
- Malta Carnival, February
- Village festas, June to September
- Malta International Fireworks Festival, late April
- Notte Bianca in Valletta, usually October
- Malta Jazz Festival, July
When to avoid
Mid-July to August, when it is hottest, busiest and most expensive. January and February can be rainy and windy, though still mild.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Malta?
May, June, September or October for warm weather and a warm sea without peak crowds.
Can you swim in Malta in winter?
The sea is cool, about 15-16°C, but some people do swim; most prefer May to November.
When are the village festas in Malta?
Mostly from June to September, with each village celebrating its patron saint on a different weekend.