“The best months are May, June, September and October. Complete table of temperatures, crowds and prices for every month.”
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.
| 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 | ★★★ |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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