Malta Weather & When to Visit
Malta’s climate month by month – sea temperature, rainfall, crowds and what’s on – so you can pick the trip that fits the weather you want, from a February carnival to a September swim.
Updated September 2026
- Warmest sea
- August–September (~26 °C)
- Best all-round
- May, June, September, October
- Wettest
- November–January
- Peak crowds & prices
- July–August
Swimming without the crowds → June or late September. Sightseeing in comfort → April, May or October. Lowest prices, mild but wet → December–February (Carnival is in February). Avoid the July–August heat unless you want beach-and-pool only.
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Best Time to Visit Malta: A Month-by-Month Guide (2026)
Late May to June and September to October are the sweet spot: sea warm enough to swim, air cool enough to walk, and prices below the August peak. Here's the year in numbers.
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Winter (Dec–Feb)
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