Malta in April: Weather, Easter and What to Do

Malta in April is spring at its best: mild days around 18–21°C, a countryside still green and flowering after the winter rains, and low crowds and prices before the season ramps up. It's a sightseeing-and-walking month rather than a beach one – the sea is still cool – with Easter adding the island's most atmospheric celebrations. Bright, comfortable weather for the towns and the coast, with the odd spring shower. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of it.

What's the weather like in Malta in April?

Mild, bright and improving. Daytime temperatures sit around 18–21°C, warming as the month goes on, with lengthening days and plenty of sun between the occasional spring shower. The heavy winter rain has eased, so washouts are rare and the weather is comfortable for being out all day.

This is the green season at its peak. The countryside is lush and dotted with wildflowers after the winter rains, a world away from the parched gold of summer, which makes April one of the best months for coastal and country walks.

The sea is the laggard. At around 16°C it's still near its winter coolness, so swimming is for the hardy only. April rewards walkers and sightseers, not sunbathers.

Is Malta worth visiting in April?

Yes, for a green, good-value spring trip. The mild weather is ideal for walking the old towns and the coast, the crowds are light, prices are still low, and Easter brings a real sense of occasion. It's one of the most pleasant months for sightseeing.

It's not a beach month – the sea is cold and lidos are mostly shut – so swimming-led trips are better timed for later. Our best time to visit Malta guide rates spring as a sweet spot for sightseeing, and April sits right in it.

Easter in Malta

April usually brings Easter, and it's a highlight in its own right. Malta marks Holy Week with solemn Good Friday processions – life-sized statues carried through towns and villages – followed by joyful Easter Sunday celebrations, including the tradition of running with the statue of the Risen Christ.

It's a window into the islands' deep Catholic culture, and the processions in places like the Three Cities, Żejtun and Qormi are genuinely moving to witness. Note that the exact dates shift each year, and Easter week can briefly lift prices and demand, so book ahead if that's the draw.

The best things to do in Malta in April

It's prime sightseeing and walking weather. Explore Valletta, walled Mdina and Rabat and the Three Cities in comfort, and work through the temples and museums without the summer heat – the wider things to do in Malta guide is easy to cover at this pace.

April is also the best month to walk Malta's coast and countryside, green and flowering before the summer dries it out. A Gozo day trip is lovely now, with the island at its greenest and the ferries quiet.

Swimming and busy boat-trip season are still a little way off, so build the trip around the towns, the trails and Easter rather than the beach.

Prices and what to pack

April is good value outside Easter week. Prices and crowds stay low ahead of the summer rush, so it's an easy month to stay somewhere smart for less – browse the best hotels in Malta, and it fits the picture in our is Malta expensive guide. The exception is the Easter stretch, when demand briefly climbs.

Pack for mild, changeable spring weather: layers, a light jacket and a packable waterproof for the odd shower, with comfortable shoes for walking. Bring sunglasses for the bright days, and only pack swimwear if you mean to brave the cool sea.