Best Time to Visit Malta — Month-by-Month Guide

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10 · Real weather data from WeatherAPI.com
📊 Data source: WeatherAPI.com historical records (2024)

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Monthly Weather at a Glance

Jan Mild
15.3°C
🌡️ 11.6°C15.3°C
🌤️ 8 rain days
💧 35mm
Feb Mild
15.6°C
🌡️ 11.6°C15.6°C
🌤️ 5 rain days
💧 48mm
Mar Mild
16.6°C
🌡️ 12.5°C16.6°C
🌤️ 6 rain days
💧 32mm
Apr Best
18.6°C
🌡️ 14.3°C18.6°C
☀️ 3 rain days
💧 13mm
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May Best
22.0°C
🌡️ 17.3°C22.0°C
☀️ 3 rain days
💧 14mm
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Jun Best
26.9°C
🌡️ 21.4°C26.9°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 3mm
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Jul OK
30.1°C
🌡️ 24.2°C30.1°C
☀️ 0 rain days
💧 1mm
Aug OK
30.2°C
🌡️ 25.3°C30.2°C
☀️ 1 rain days
💧 5mm
Sep Best
27.6°C
🌡️ 23.4°C27.6°C
🌤️ 4 rain days
💧 32mm
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Oct Good
24.2°C
🌡️ 20.3°C24.2°C
🌤️ 7 rain days
💧 52mm
Nov Good
20.7°C
🌡️ 17.0°C20.7°C
🌧️ 10 rain days
💧 75mm
Dec Mild
17.1°C
🌡️ 13.7°C17.1°C
🌤️ 7 rain days
💧 36mm

January — WORST MONTH

Chilly, soggy, and soul-sucking. Hotels €100-150, but you’ll pay for the misery. Skip unless you’re a masochistic culture lover chasing empty streets.

February — AVOID

Still freezing, rainier than a leaky roof. €120-180 for a room that feels like a damp cave. Budget travelers? Save your cash. Families? Bring an umbrella and a sense of humor.

March — OK BUT...

Temperatures creep up, but rain still nips at your ankles. €130-200 for a decent spot. Culture lovers win; beachgoers lose. No major events—just quiet streets and damp feet.

April — BEST MONTH

Sun-drenched, not sweltering, with wildflowers blooming. €180-250 for a sea-view room. Families, couples, and culture lovers all win. The Malta International Marathon (April 28) is a blast.

May — BEST MONTH

Warm enough for a dip, cool enough to breathe. €200-300 for that sweet spot near Valletta. Couples get romantic; families avoid school holidays. Feast of the Assumption (May 1) is a local highlight.

June — BEST MONTH

Beach weather, but crowds start arriving. €220-350 for a balcony with sea views. Couples and sun-seekers flock here. The Malta International Film Festival (June 12-18) adds buzz—book early.

July — AVOID

It’s a sauna. Humidity so thick you’d need a snorkel to walk. €280-450 for a room that’s basically a metal box. Budget travelers? Run. Couples? Save it for cooler months.

August — AVOID (BUT SLIGHTLY BETTER)

Same heat, more tourists. €250-400 for a room that’s a sweat chamber. Skip if you hate queues at beaches. Only locals and the desperate endure it.

September — BEST MONTH

Perfect for swimming, not for sweating. €150-220 for a budget-friendly villa. Families love the calm; budget travelers win. Malta International Film Festival wraps up Sept 1—great for a cultural night out.

October — AVERAGE

Wet, windy, and a bit gloomy. €120-180 for a cozy inn. Culture lovers only. Feast of St. Cajetan (Oct 21) is a local affair—skip if you want sunshine.

November — AVOID

Rain like a leaky faucet. €100-150 for a room that’s damp. Only locals and hardened travelers bother. Skip unless you want to watch raindrops on a terrace.

December — OK

Chilly but festive. €120-180 for a Christmas market spot. Couples love the twinkling lights; families should brace for rain. Christmas markets (Dec 1-24) are worth the chill.

Best Time to Visit Malta on a Budget

September. €150-220 for a villa near the coast. Fewer crowds, no peak prices, and the sea’s still warm. Skip July-August—your wallet will thank you.

Best Time for Families

April and May. €180-250 for a family-friendly spot. Mild weather, no crowds, and events like the Marathon or Feast of the Assumption keep kids engaged. Avoid summer—heat and queues ruin fun.

Best Time for Couples

May. €200-300 for a romantic sea-view room. Not too hot, not too busy. The Film Festival adds a classy vibe, and Valletta’s quiet streets are perfect for walks. Skip July—sweat is not romantic.

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