Malta Weather
🇲🇹 1 city covered · Europe
· semi-arid climate
Best time to visit
January to June
Weather in Malta at a glance
Our Malta coverage centers on Valletta, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 86°F (30°C) in August and 59°F (15°C) in January, with about 59 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Valletta - annual average 68°
- Best time to visit: January to June
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
Valletta averages 10.8 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 350 mm (13.8 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally January to June. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Valletta climate page.
Live weather across Malta today
Malta cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valletta | 68° | Aug · 86° | Jan · 53° | 59 | 10.8 | 0 |
Malta weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 53° | 8 | 8.7 h/day |
| February | 60° | 53° | 6 | 9.4 h/day |
| March | 62° | 54° | 7 | 10.5 h/day |
| April | 65° | 58° | 3 | 11.1 h/day |
| May | 72° | 63° | 3 | 12.5 h/day |
| June | 80° | 70° | 1 | 13.6 h/day |
| July | 86° | 76° | 0 | 13.9 h/day |
| August | 86° | 78° | 1 | 12.5 h/day |
| September | 82° | 74° | 4 | 11.2 h/day |
| October | 76° | 69° | 7 | 9.8 h/day |
| November | 69° | 63° | 11 | 8.6 h/day |
| December | 63° | 57° | 8 | 8.2 h/day |
Malta weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Malta?
Averaged across the covered cities, January to June offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Malta?
Snow is essentially absent in the Malta cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Malta like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.