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Usual weather in Malta

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Malta? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Malta

The climate of Malta is Mediterranean. There are mild, rainy winters, and hot, dry summers. Temperatures are usually pleasant around the year, but it is colder in winter. You can also expect cloudy weather in winter.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Buġibba, Comino, Cottonera, Gozo, Għajnsielem, Malta Island, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, Mellieħa, Mosta, Rabat, San Gwann, Sliema, St. Julian's, Valletta, Victoria, Xaghra, Xlendi.

Let's look now what weather you can expect here. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 31.2 ℃ (88.16 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉).

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Malta. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in January is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in January is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.8 ℃ (49.64 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.75 ℃ (62.15 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). The average rainfall is 87.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:59 and at the end of the month 10:22.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in February is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in February is 16 ℃ (60.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10 ℃ (50 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.9 ℃ (60.62 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.65 ℃ (61.97 ℉). The average rainfall is 62.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:22 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:52 and at the end of the month 11:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in March is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in March is 17.3 ℃ (63.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.9 ℃ (51.62 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.65 ℃ (61.97 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.65 ℃ (65.57 ℉). The average rainfall is 41.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in April is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in April is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.65 ℃ (65.57 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). The average rainfall is 22.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:06 and at the end of the month 13:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in May is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in May is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.7 ℃ (71.06 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). The average rainfall is 6.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:03 and at the end of the month 14:23.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in June is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in June is 28.4 ℃ (83.12 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.9 ℃ (78.62 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). The average rainfall is 3.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:23 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:34 and at the end of the month 14:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in July is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in July is 31.2 ℃ (88.16 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average rainfall is 0.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:22 and at the end of the month 14:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in August is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in August is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.3 ℃ (72.14 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). The average rainfall is 7.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:35 and at the end of the month 13:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in September is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in September is 29 ℃ (84.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20.7 ℃ (69.26 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.8 ℃ (85.64 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.65 ℃ (79.97 ℉). The average rainfall is 41.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:32 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in October is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in October is 24.3 ℃ (75.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.4 ℃ (63.32 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.65 ℃ (79.97 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). The average rainfall is 89.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:24 and at the end of the month 10:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in November is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in November is 20.5 ℃ (68.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14.2 ℃ (57.56 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.4 ℃ (72.32 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). The average rainfall is 79 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:23 and at the end of the month 10:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Malta in December is this: The average highest temperature in Malta in December is 17.7 ℃ (63.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.5 ℃ (52.7 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.1 ℃ (66.38 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 16.75 ℃ (62.15 ℉). The average rainfall is 114.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:46 and at the end of the month 9:43.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.



When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.