Malta has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers (June to September around +23ºC) and mild, humid winters (+15ºC). Rainfall is around 530-570 mm per year, mainly in winter. But even in winter, clear and sunny weather prevails. In late summer, hot and dusty sirocco winds often come from the African continent, while for most of the year the north-western Mistral and warm sea winds prevail. The humidity is quite high for most of the year.
When is it better to go to Malta? If you want a beach vacation, then choose summer. True, it is hot here. However, this is what is considered the high season in Malta.
The time when it is best to vacation in Malta in a funky and lazy way is not difficult to determine. These are May and September. The beginning of fall is considered the velvet season and lasts until early October, or even mid-October.
The time when it is cheaper to fly to Malta usually falls on November and March. During this period Malta is definitely low season. And, in general, for nothing. Because for the sake of excursions you can come here all year round. In winter it is even more pleasant, you will not catch such crowds of tourists as in summer and hotels in Malta will be cheaper.
Holidays in Malta in winter
Winter weather in Malta is wet and humid. There are occasional rains. The air temperature drops to +10-15°C. The minimum water temperature even in winter is around +14°C and you can dive in the sea at any time of the year. Bathing and sunbathing at this time is not recommended, you will get cold. But for diving in a suit is quite acceptable. In winter you can visit any excursion cities of the country, starting from Valletta and Mdina, and ending with the vastness of Gozo island. Christmas is widely celebrated here, as are other religious festivals.
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Holidays in Malta in spring
Malta's weather in spring is truly Mediterranean. If you haven't seen gardens in bloom in April, then you haven't seen Malta. Malta's navigation season opens in late March or early April and lasts until mid-October. You can go to Valletta, visit Mdina, visit the islands of Gozo and Comino. And then there are great excursion towns like Vittoriosa and Cospicua. Check out our Malta attractions section and customize your itinerary.
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Holidays in Malta in summer
The weather of Malta in summer is sunny and hot. Temperatures by August here can be both +35°C and +40°C. Especially in the central regions of the country. So it is better to rest on the coast, on the numerous beaches, hide under the awning and wear wide-brimmed hats. Then you will get a wonderful vacation. The towns of Schlendi and Marsalforn on the island of Gozo, Sliema, Marsascala, other resorts of the country are waiting for you. Diving is ideal all year round.
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Holidays in Malta in the fall
Autumn is good for sightseeing, diving and swimming, especially in the first half. Malta's weather in the fall allows you to rest with a swing without fear of overheating or hypothermia. All excursion cities (Valletta, Mdina, Vittoriosa and others), all sea resorts of the country are open for you. The bathing season ends only by November, at which time the rains occur.
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