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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.
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Best time to visit Malta, Malta
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 10-15°C, cool and often rainy with some sunshine. | low | low |
⚠ Can be quite windy and damp. | |
| February | 11-16°C, similar to January, occasional sunny spells. | low | low |
⚠ Still a high chance of rain and strong winds. | |
| March | 13-18°C, milder with increasing sunshine and fewer rainy days. | low | low |
⚠ Weather can still be unpredictable. | |
| April | 15-20°C, pleasant and sunny with occasional light showers. | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 19-25°C, warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities. | moderate | moderate |
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| June | 23-29°C, hot and sunny with very little rain. | high | high |
⚠ Can start to feel quite hot by the end of the month. | |
| July | 26-32°C, very hot and sunny, minimal rainfall. | peak | peak |
⚠ Intense heat, especially inland. Many locals leave the cities. | |
| August | 27-33°C, extremely hot and humid, very little rain. | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat wave risk. Many businesses close for Ferragosto. Not recommended for sightseeing. | |
| September | 24-30°C, still warm and sunny, sea temperatures are pleasant. | high | high |
⚠ Sea is still warm enough for swimming. | |
| October | 20-26°C, mild and sunny with a higher chance of rain later in the month. | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 15-21°C, cool and increasingly damp, with sunny spells. | low | low |
⚠ Rainfall increases significantly, can be windy. | |
| December | 12-17°C, cool and potentially rainy, but festive. | moderate | high |
⚠ Prices surge around Christmas and New Year. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
February
Malta Carnival
A vibrant festival with parades, costumes, and traditional 'ġostra' (a greasy pole game).
June
Isle of MTV Malta
A major free music festival held in Granaries, Valletta, featuring international artists.
June-September
Village Festas
Each village celebrates its patron saint with processions, fireworks, music, and food stalls.
September
Valletta Film Festival
An international film festival showcasing independent cinema across various venues in Valletta.
October
Malta International Folk Festival
A celebration of traditional folk music and dance from Malta and abroad.
November
Malta Jazz Festival
A renowned festival attracting acclaimed jazz musicians from around the globe.
Insider timing tips
- •August is extremely hot and humid, making sightseeing uncomfortable and many local businesses close for holidays.
- •Shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer a sweet spot with pleasant weather, fewer crowds than summer, and more reasonable prices.
- •While July and August are peak beach season, the heat can be oppressive for exploring historical sites.
- •Malta's public holidays, particularly around Easter and the Assumption in August, can affect opening hours for some attractions.
- •The sea remains warm enough for swimming well into October, extending the beach season beyond the typical summer months.
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