Malta in November: Weather, What to Do and Is It Worth It?

Malta in November is the soft end of the season: days around 19–20°C, a sea still warm enough for a swim early in the month, and prices and crowds well down from the summer peak. It's the last of the shoulder-season value, mixing comfortable sightseeing with the odd late beach day, before winter proper sets in. Rain becomes more likely as the month goes on, but bright spells are still the norm. Here's what to expect and how to make the most of it.

What's the weather like in Malta in November?

Mild and easing into autumn. Early November still feels late-summery, with daytime highs around 19–20°C, before cooling gradually towards the mid-teens by month's end. Nights are mild rather than cold, and the light takes on a softer, golden quality.

Rain becomes more likely as November progresses – the start of Malta's wetter winter stretch – but it tends to come in short, sharp bursts rather than all-day grey, with plenty of bright spells in between. Days are shortening, so plan to be out earlier.

The standout is the sea. It holds its summer warmth into early November at around 20–21°C, warmer than it is in June, so a late-season swim is genuinely on the cards before it cools off.

Is Malta worth visiting in November?

Yes – it's an underrated shoulder month. You get comfortable sightseeing temperatures, a sea still warm enough for an early-month swim, and prices and crowds well below the summer peak. It's the last window where you can plausibly mix beach and culture in one trip.

The trade-off is increasing rain and shorter days as the month wears on, plus some beach services winding down. But for value and a quiet, mild trip, November delivers. See our best time to visit Malta guide for how it sits against the rest of the year.

The best things to do in Malta in November

It's ideal sightseeing weather, with the heat gone but the air still mild. Walk Valletta, Mdina and the Three Cities in comfort, and work through the wider things to do in Malta at an unhurried, low-season pace.

Early in the month you can still catch the best beaches for a swim while the sea holds its warmth, and a day trip to Gozo is pleasant with the ferries and roads quiet. Comino boat trips run reduced schedules and depend on calm seas, so check before counting on one.

It's the month to do a bit of everything before winter narrows the options to sightseeing alone.

Prices and what to pack

November is good value. With the summer rush over, prices and crowds drop, so it's an easy month to stay somewhere smart for less – browse the best hotels in Malta, and it fits the wider picture in our is Malta expensive guide.

Pack for mild, changeable weather: layers, a light waterproof for the showers, and comfortable shoes for walking. Bring swimwear if you're visiting early in the month and fancy a last swim, and sunglasses for the bright, golden-lit days.