When is the best time to visit Malta?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Gozo Island: August & July; Mdina: April & March; Valletta: April & May.

Which month is best overall in Malta?

Averaged across our 3 destinations in Malta, the strongest months are April, March, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

Which cities in Malta does bestime.to cover?

We currently score 3 destinations in Malta: Gozo Island, Mdina, Valletta.

How are the Malta travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Malta: Weather by Month

01 · Malta

About Malta

Malta is a compact Mediterranean archipelago of honey-colored limestone, deep harbors and fortified towns. Valletta and the Three Cities show the islands' knights' history, Mdina is a quiet walled city inland, and Gozo, Comino and the Blue Lagoon provide the slower island side. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking and sightseeing; summer is hot and busy with beach crowds, while winter stays mild, green and quiet.

Did you know?

Malta is an archipelago of three inhabited islands and has one of the highest population densities in Europe.
The islands hold three UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the megalithic temples are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
Malta has been ruled by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, the Knights of St John and the British, and both Maltese and English are official languages.

Weather

Malta: weather by month

Warmest month: August (28°C). Wettest: May (176 mm). Best overall score: April (9.5/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	15°C	31 mm	4	8.1/10
February	15°C	36 mm	10	8.4/10
March	15°C	22 mm	21	9.3/10
April	16°C	14 mm	26	9.5/10
May	19°C	176 mm	31	6.8/10
June	24°C	8 mm	30	8.7/10
July	28°C	3 mm	31	7.3/10
August	28°C	21 mm	31	7.2/10
September	26°C	34 mm	22	7.6/10
October	24°C	20 mm	15	8.1/10
November	21°C	56 mm	6	7.7/10
December	18°C	19 mm	1	7.8/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: Climate scores swing from 6.8/10 in May to 9.5/10 in April; the safest picks are April, March, June.
02Weather & what to pack: Expect around 16°C and 14 mm of rain in April, with roughly 26 bright days. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Peak-season pricing concentrates in April. For better value, June scores 8.7/10 at lower-season rates.

Things to do in Malta

Malta. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Malta?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Gozo Island: August & July; Mdina: April & March; Valletta: April & May.
Which month is best overall in Malta?: Averaged across our 3 destinations in Malta, the strongest months are April, March, June. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Malta does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 3 destinations in Malta: Gozo Island, Mdina, Valletta.
How are the Malta travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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