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Best time to visit Malta
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Malta
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10-15°C, cool and often rainy with occasional sunshine. | low | low |
⚠ Short daylight hours. | |
| February | 11-16°C, mild with frequent rain and wind, but also sunny spells. | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite windy. | |
| March | 12-18°C, increasing sunshine, cooler but less rain than winter. | low | low |
⚠ Sea is still too cold for swimming. | |
| April | 15-21°C, pleasant with plenty of sun and fewer showers. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Still a chance of occasional rain. | |
| May | 18-25°C, warm and sunny with minimal rain. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Start of the tourist season. | |
| June | 22-30°C, hot and sunny with very little rain. | high | high |
⚠ Can already feel quite hot. | |
| July | 26-33°C, very hot and sunny, minimal humidity. | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat is common; seek shade and stay hydrated. | |
| August | 27-34°C, hottest month, intensely sunny, very little rain. | peak | peak |
⚠ Very hot, many locals leave the island for cooler climes, but tourists are at their peak. | |
| September | 23-30°C, still warm and sunny, but less intense heat than August. | high | high |
⚠ Still feels like summer. | |
| October | 19-26°C, pleasant and sunny with occasional autumn showers. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Sea remains warm enough for swimming early in the month. | |
| November | 15-21°C, mild but increasingly prone to rain and wind. | low | low |
⚠ Rainy days are common. | |
| December | 11-17°C, cool with a higher chance of rain and wind, but also crisp sunny days. | low | moderate |
⚠ Daylight hours are short. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A vibrant celebration with parades, costumes, and street parties, especially in Valletta and Nadur (Gozo).
A free, open-air music festival in Valletta featuring international and local artists.
Each village celebrates its patron saint with processions, music, fireworks, and food stalls throughout the summer.
Valletta stays open all night with cultural activities, music, and art installations in its streets and museums.
A spectacular display of aerial acrobatics and military aircraft over the skies of Malta.
The islands are adorned with festive lights, Nativity scenes (presepji), and Christmas markets.
Insider timing tips
- •August is intensely hot and can be overwhelming for sightseeing, despite the lively village feasts. Locals often leave the cities for cooler coastal areas or islands.
- •The shoulder months of May, June, September, and October offer the best balance of warm weather, comfortable crowds, and reasonable prices, with the sea still warm enough for swimming.
- •While winter is mild, it's also the wettest season. Days are short, and many outdoor activities are limited by weather and daylight.
- •Malta experiences peak tourist numbers and prices in July and August due to summer holidays, but the 'shoulder' summer months of June and September offer similar weather with slightly fewer crowds and potentially better value.
- •Village feasts (festi) are a major cultural highlight from May to September, offering a glimpse into local traditions, but can also mean significant noise and road closures in affected towns.
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