Best time to visit Malta

Malta · Europe

All twelve months scored on daily temperature, rainfall, humidity and holiday crowding.

The year in Malta

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Go in Apr, May, Jun or Aug — these months score within a whisker of each other; 23C max, 2 rainy days. Mar is the next best.

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Things to do in Malta

Valetta Valletta is similar in that it boasts a rich history, only being the modern capital…
Mdina The ancient capital of Mdina, also known as the Silent City…
Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni A subterranean structure dating from 3000-2500 BC.
Mellieħa A locality in Malta surrounded by the largest and some of the most wonderful sandy…
Clapham Junction – is an area of western central Malta…
St. Peter's Pool A natural inlet in the south of Malta, Delimara area.
Manoel Island Is found in Gzira and is rarely used for some events/activities.

Tours and tickets in Malta

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Sights and their lines from Wikivoyage (Malta), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; in order of how often each one's Wikipedia article was read on phones in the last 12 months.

Month by month

No fare history for this route yet, so this ranking is climate and crowds only — the price column will fill in as the scanner collects.

Month	Max °C	Rain days	Humidity	Sun h/day	Verdict	Why
Jan	16°	6d	72%	8.5h	good	16C max, 6 rainy days
Feb	16°	4d	74%	9.4h	good	16C max, 4 rainy days
Mar	17°	5d	74%	10.4h	good	17C max, 5 rainy days
Apr	19°	2d	75%	11.0h	sweet spot	19C max, 2 rainy days
May	23°	2d	72%	12.4h	sweet spot	23C max, 2 rainy days
Jun	28°	0d	67%	13.7h	sweet spot	28C max, 0 rainy days
Jul	31°	0d	66%	13.9h	goodbusy	busier than usual
Aug	31°	0d	68%	12.5h	sweet spot	31C max, 0 rainy days
Sep	28°	2d	70%	11.2h	goodbusy	busier than usual
Oct	24°	4d	73%	9.7h	goodbusy	busier than usual
Nov	21°	6d	72%	8.5h	good	21C max, 6 rainy days
Dec	17°	6d	73%	8.2h	good	17C max, 6 rainy days

Rain days are the days with at least 1 mm of rain, as a weather station counts them.

Weather read at Sliema, on the north shore, 7 km from the airport (MLA): ten years of ERA5 and ERA5-Land reanalysis, through Open-Meteo's open data.

A busy month is a crowded one, not a bad one — usually it is crowded because the weather is good. It is flagged rather than scored down, and crowds alone never make a month “avoid”: that is reserved for weather worth skipping.

How busy it gets

Busiest in July, September and October; quietest in February.

Then and now

Malta's June days now average 28.2°C, 4.8°C warmer than in 1981–1990. 12 of 12 months are clearly warmer.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
1981–90	14.3°	14.3°	15.0°	17.0°	19.8°	23.4°	26.7°	27.4°	25.8°	22.8°	18.9°	15.9°
2017–26	15.6°	15.9°	16.9°	19.0°	22.8°	28.2°	31.2°	31.3°	28.3°	24.3°	20.8°	17.3°
Change	+1.3°	+1.6°	+2.0°	+2.0°	+3.0°	+4.8°	+4.6°	+3.9°	+2.4°	+1.5°	+1.9°	+1.5°

The average daily high, month by month, for the nearest ERA5 grid cell. Bold is a clear change; grey is within the ordinary spread between years. Every destination, ranked.

Getting there

How far Malta is, and what it costs, depends on where you set off from — the months above do not.

Before you go

Cost of living	moderate — prices run about 66% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025)
Currency	Euro
Languages	Maltese, English
Plugs	Type G, 230 V
Driving	On the left
Calling code	+356
Travel advice	No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-11
Health	UK Foreign Office health advice

Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-10-07. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.

Being there

On arrival

Paying — Cash is still used for two in three payments in shops, the highest share in the euro area, so carry some euros as well as a card.
UPI, for visitors from India — Not accepted for paying here; bring a card that works abroad.

Getting around Malta

Pay the driver in cash or with a contactless bank card or phone: €2.50 by day in summer, €2 in winter and €3 at night; a ticket lasts two hours, with free changes. For more trips, buy a shareable 12-journey card (€19) or a 4- or 7-day Explore Flex pass (€21 or €27) at the airport, Sliema Ferries or ticket machines.

Apps — Rides: Bolt, eCabs, Uber. Maps: Google Maps, Apple Maps. Messages: WhatsApp, Messenger.

The island of Malta is pretty densely populated and there is no rail transport of any kind, so expect crowded streets no matter how you try to get around. More on Wikivoyage

From the Wikivoyage article on Malta, written by travellers and licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Help

Emergency — 112 (any emergency).
TravelCharika is not an emergency service: we cannot call for help or send anyone. Numbers can change; if one fails, ask someone local or your hotel.

Put together by hand from the sources listed, checked 7 October 2026. Apps, cards and rules change, so check before you rely on one.

Sources (13)

Malta in pictures

Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel Balluta Bay 03 — i

Anton Zelenov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Malta Gozo Ta Pinu BW 2011 10 08 10 18 54 — i

Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sliema buildings — i

Anton Zelenov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Malta Gozo Azure Window BW 2011 10 08 11 08 29 — i

Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Fuente de los Tritones, La Valeta, isla de Malta, Malta, 2021 08 25, DD 180 — i

Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Malta is like

Malta is an island country in Europe, forming an archipelago in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. More on Wikivoyage

Worth seeing: Mdina. The ancient capital of Mdina, also known as the Silent City, rests at a high point in the heart of the island. More on Wikivoyage
Worth doing: Hiking - Hiking in the countryside offers a taste of rural Malta, especially if trekking along the coast of Gozo. Swimming - The island is surrounded by a limited number of beaches. More on Wikivoyage
Getting in: Malta is a member of the Schengen Agreement. More on Wikivoyage
Staying safe: Malta is generally considered safe. However, visitors to Paceville at night should exercise caution. More on Wikivoyage
Staying healthy: The main health risk in Malta is the fierce sun in the Spring and Summer, which can scorch unsuspecting tourists. Apply sunblock liberally to avoid getting sunburned! More on Wikivoyage

From the Wikivoyage article on Malta, written by travellers and licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; the full article has far more. The numbers above are measured; this is experience.

Around Malta

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Kind of place

Malta is in Malta, Europe. Distances are great-circle, so a short one can still be a long way round.

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