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Climate - Malta


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, when to go, what to pack

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Malta's climate is typically Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
Malta is an archipelago located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, consisting of three main islands, Malta (Malta), Gozo (Ghawdex) and Comino (Kemmuna), as well as some uninhabited islands.
In the capital, Valletta, the average temperature ranges from 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in February to 27 °C (81 °F) in August. Here are the average temperatures (from 1981-2010).
Valletta - Average temperatures
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Min (°C)10911121619222321181512
Max (°C)161617202429323228252117
Min (°F)504852546166727370645954
Max (°F)616163687584909082777063

Rainfall in Malta is not abundant, in fact, it amounts to 600 millimeters (23.5 inches) per year. The rains follow the typical Mediterranean pattern, so they are concentrated in the period from October to March, while they are scarce in the other months; in summer, it almost never rains. Here is the average precipitation.
Valletta - Average precipitation
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Prec.(mm)100604520155015608590110600
Prec.(in)3.92.41.80.80.60.200.62.43.33.54.323.6
Days1075411014691058

Winter, from December to February, is mild, and the daily temperature range is limited.
In this season, sunny periods alternate with periods of bad weather, with rain and wind.
Cold days are rare: at most, there may be some days with highs of 9/10 °C (48/50 °F), but it never snows nor freezes. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to 4/5 °C (39/41 °F).

In spring, the temperature gradually rises. The rains become less and less frequent, and as early as in April, they begin to be rare. The sun shines more and more unchallenged.
Sometimes, the Maltese archipelago can be affected by the Sirocco, a hot, dry wind blowing from the Saharan desert, often accompanied by dust or sand. This wind blows more frequently in spring and autumn, and is able to raise the temperature by several degrees.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny.
Even if the breezes blow, the humidity often makes the heat uncomfortable.
Furthermore, the wind from Africa can bring very hot periods, in which the temperature can reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F). For example, the temperature reached 42.5 °C (108.5 °F) in July 1988 and in July 1998, 44 °C (111 °F) in August 1999, 41.5 °C (106.5 °F) in July 2009, and 41 °C (106 °F) in August 2012.

In autumn, the temperature is initially high, and then gradually decreases. In September, there's still summer-like weather, especially in the first half; usually, the first disturbances arrive at the end of the month, accompanied by thunderstorms. In October, the temperature is still pleasant, with highs around 25 °C (77 °F).

La Valletta

The amount of sunshine in Malta is great in summer, when clear skies prevail; in winter, there are a good number of sunny periods, but they alternate with periods of bad weather, with rain, wind and thunderstorms. However, with 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Malta is one of the sunniest places in Europe. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.
Valletta - Sunshine
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hours5678101112119765

The sea in Malta is warm enough to swim in from July to October, while it's still a bit cool in June, about 22 °C (72 °F). Here are the average sea temperatures.
Valletta - Sea temperature
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Temp (°C)171616161922252726242118
Temp (°F)636161616672778179757064

Best Time



The islands of the archipelago, with their characteristic towns, villages and ports, can be preferably explored in April, May and the first half of October.

For a beach holiday, the summer, from June to September, is the best season.

What to pack



In winter: bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweater, a jacket, and a raincoat or umbrella.
In summer: bring light clothing, sunscreen, a sun hat, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light scarf for the breeze.



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