What’s the climate like in Malta?
The current climate in Malta features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Malta in recent years was 43°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 7°C in December 2014.
On average, Malta receives 480 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Malta is based on weather data from Valletta. Other places, like Gozo, St. Paul's Bay or Sliema, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malta to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Malta?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Malta is March through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Malta. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Malta
The climate table of Malta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 53 | 91 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 6,3 | 0,3 | 12 | 34 | 85 | 87 | 50 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 480 mm per year, averaging 40 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,3 mm in July, 6,3 mm in June and 12 mm in May
- Wettest months: 91 mm in February, 87 mm in November and 85 mm in October
Weather experiences in Malta
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Average Temperature per Month in Malta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Malta. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Malta
This graph shows how much rainfall Malta gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Malta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Malta. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Malta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Malta. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Malta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Malta over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Malta
The weather in Malta is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Malta? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Gentle, but perfectionists might find it too cool for swimming. There was little rain, and when it rained, it was short and strong. Lovely vacation weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
There were sunny but also rainy days. The temperature fluctuated between 10 and 15 degrees. Not ideal conditions for a beach vacation, but comfortable enough for a relaxing vacation.— This text is automatically translated to English
The evenings were a nice way to cool off from the heat. Only a few days of rain.— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal for lovers of warm climates. However, it can be very hot, making it difficult to do anything at times.— This text is automatically translated to English
Some rain and wind, but this will be offset by sunny days. Waterproof jackets are required. Temperatures are fine for a winter vacation, but do not expect summer conditions.— This text is automatically translated to English
Fine weather, dry and not too hot, so fine for visiting things.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Malta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
