Best time to visit Malta

April to June and September to October. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

April to June and September to October

Spring and early autumn give warm weather without the July and August peak. Several guides single out May, June, September and October.

“April to June and September to October are the best months” tonyplan.com
“The best time to visit Malta is May to June or September to October.” discovervalletta.com
“aim for late April to May or September to early October” esim4.com

7 of the 9 travel guides we read name these months.

Malta month by month

Average high and low in Valletta, and days with rain

January60°F / 50°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…January is the coldest month, with more rain in winter.January and February can be rainy and windy, though still mild.The Valletta Baroque Festival takes place in January.
February60°F / 49°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Carnival is held in February, with floats and costumes in Valletta and Nadur on Gozo.Crowds are low and the winter is mild, with museums and temples quiet.
March63°F / 52°F · 6 rainy daysChecking fares…March is still changeable, with sea around 15 C.Almond blossom tours and the Feast of St. Joseph fall in March.The Malta Marathon often takes place in March.
Best timeApril68°F / 55°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…The Malta International Fireworks Festival runs in late April over the Grand Harbour.April is excellent for walkers and history lovers, with the countryside at its most photogenic.Easter brings processions and busier crowds.
Best timeMay76°F / 60°F · 2 rainy daysChecking fares…May is the pick for a quieter, sunny holiday just before peak season.May is warm with almost no rain and still-green countryside; the sea is around 19-20 C.The sea becomes comfortable for most swimmers only around late May.
Best timeJune84°F / 67°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…June is the gentlest summer month, and village festas start.Rain essentially stops and village festas run June to September.June is among the peak tourist months and can be crowded.
July89°F / 72°F · 0 rainy daysChecking fares…July is the hottest month, around 30 C, and one of the busiest and most expensive.The Isle of MTV and Malta Jazz Festival draw large crowds in July.Mid-July to August is hottest, busiest and most expensive.
August90°F / 73°F · 1 rainy daysChecking fares…A famous shutdown closes some small family businesses for about two weeks around August 15.Santa Marija on August 15 is the biggest festa.August brings extreme heat plus cruise ship crowds.
Best timeSeptember84°F / 70°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…September keeps summer sea and sunshine but loses school-holiday crowds.The Victory Day Regatta is held September 8 in the Grand Harbour.September has the best swimming and fewer crowds.
Best timeOctober77°F / 65°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…October is the single best month for one guide, with warm sea and smaller crowds.October averages about ten rainy days, in short heavy bursts.Notte Bianca in Valletta is usually in October.
November69°F / 59°F · 9 rainy daysChecking fares…November and December have the most rain.November is low-crowd and good for culture, with Christmas markets starting.
December63°F / 53°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…December and January are the rainiest months.Everything closes on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, but much stays open around them.Heritage Malta sites close on December 24, 25 and 31.

Weather: Valletta averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

July and AugustHottest, busiest and most expensive months.
June and AugustHighest peaks of the tourist season.

Quietest

November to FebruaryLower prices and fewer crowds but cooler temperatures and shorter days.

Watch for

WinterThe north-easterly gregale can blow for days, rough seas cancel boat trips and some beach facilities close.
Mid-AugustA shutdown closes some small family-run restaurants and businesses for about two weeks.
Spring and summerThe Sirocco, a hot wind from the Sahara, can push temperatures up.
July and AugustHeatwaves regularly push afternoons into the mid-30s.
Any timeShops usually close on Sundays and public holidays.

Questions people ask

What is the warmest month in Malta?: July and August are warmest, with highs around 30 to 32 C.
What is the weather like in Malta in September?: Warm, around 28 to 29 C by day, with the sea at its warmest and fewer crowds than summer.

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