Best Time to Visit Malta: Month-by-Month Guide

This is one of the most common questions in Malta travel communities. The answer isn't obvious — Malta is a small Mediterranean island that surprises at every time of year. Here's what I genuinely know after three years living on Gozo.

Quick summary: the best months are May, June, September and October

Month	Air temp	Sea temp	Crowds	Prices	Rating
January	13–16°C	15°C	None	Very low	★★★
February	13–16°C	15°C	None	Very low	★★★
March	14–18°C	15°C	Low	Low	★★★
April	17–22°C	17°C	Moderate	Medium	★★★★
May	21–26°C	20°C	Low	Low–Medium	★★★★★
June	25–30°C	23°C	Moderate	Medium	★★★★★
July	30–34°C	26°C	Very high	High	★★★
August	31–35°C	27°C	Extreme	Highest	★★
September	27–30°C	26°C	Moderate	Medium	★★★★★
October	23–27°C	24°C	Low	Low–Medium	★★★★★
November	18–22°C	21°C	Very low	Low	★★★★
December	13–18°C	18°C	None	Very low	★★★

Why each season is different

Winter (December–March): cheap, empty, cool

Attractions without queues, prices 30–50% lower. Air temperature 12–18°C — not cold, but too cool for most people to swim. Ideal for history lovers and cultural tourists. Not for those coming for beaches and sunbathing.

Malta Carnival (February) — one of the largest and oldest carnivals in Europe. Worth it.

Spring (April–May): Malta at its most beautiful

May is the golden time. Warm (21–26°C), the sea starts to work for swimming (20°C+), crowds not yet arrived. Malta is green, flowering, alive. Prices still lower than summer. September follows the same logic — after the summer heat has broken.

Summer (July–August): hot and crowded

July–August: 32–35°C, absolute crowds, highest prices. Valletta in August is a mission impossible — 300 metres of street, an hour of queuing. For nightlife fans in Paceville — yes. For peaceful sightseeing — I'd avoid it.

Autumn (September–October): beach paradise

September and October are my absolute favourite months. Sea temperature at its warmest all year (24–26°C). Air pleasantly warm (23–30°C). Significantly fewer crowds. Lower prices. Seasonal fish lampuki available. The perfect compromise of everything.

If I can choose any time — I choose October. Warm sea, empty attractions, locals have recovered from the season and are friendlier, prices low. If you're focused on swimming and beaches — May or June are ideal and cheaper than July. Avoid 15 July–15 August: expensive, hot and crowded all at once.