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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 damp with frequent rain showers. | low | low |
⚠ Some attractions may have reduced hours. | |
| February | 11-16°C, cool and often windy with intermittent rain. | low | low |
⚠ Can be surprisingly chilly, especially by the sea. | |
| March | 12-18°C, mild and increasingly sunny, occasional showers. | low | low |
⚠ Weather can be unpredictable, pack layers. | |
| April | 15-20°C, pleasant and sunny with very few rain days. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Still a bit cool for swimming for most. | |
| May | 18-25°C, warm and sunny, ideal for outdoor activities. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Pre-summer heat is usually manageable. | |
| June | 22-30°C, hot and sunny, long daylight hours. | high | high |
⚠ Can get very hot by late June. | |
| July | 25-33°C, very hot and dry, minimal cloud cover. | peak | peak |
⚠ Heat waves are common; seek shade and stay hydrated. | |
| August | 26-34°C, hottest month, humid and very sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Extreme heat can limit daytime sightseeing. | |
| September | 23-30°C, still warm and sunny, sea is warm. | high | high |
⚠ Still very busy with summer holidaymakers. | |
| October | 19-26°C, pleasant and sunny, occasional autumn showers. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Sea is still warm enough for swimming. | |
| November | 15-21°C, mild but increasingly cloudy with rain risk. | low | low |
⚠ Days are shorter and cooler. | |
| December | 12-17°C, cool and damp, chance of rain and wind. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can feel quite festive, but weather is wintery. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A vibrant week of parades, costumes, and street parties, particularly lively in Valletta.
Solemn religious processions take place across the islands, especially on Good Friday.
Showcasing a diverse range of performing arts, including music, dance, and theatre, with events across the islands.
Throughout the summer, villages celebrate their patron saints with fireworks, music, and processions.
The historic city of Birgu (Vittoriosa) is illuminated by thousands of candles, creating a magical atmosphere.
One of Europe's longest-running jazz festivals, attracting international and local artists.
Valletta stays open all night with free cultural events, music, and performances.
Insider timing tips
- •Malta's shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather, fewer crowds than peak summer, and reasonable prices.
- •While summer is hot, the sea breeze (Maltese: 'gozzo') can offer some relief, especially on the coast, but inland areas can be stifling.
- •Many smaller, family-run businesses and restaurants may close for a week or two in January or February for staff holidays.
- •The 'Festa Patronali' in summer are a fantastic cultural experience but can mean significant noise from fireworks starting early in the morning and lasting late into the night in affected villages.
- •Malta experiences a distinct dry season from May to October, with very little rainfall during these months, making outdoor activities highly reliable.
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