At A Glance
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November is Malta’s wettest month but also one of the best-value — 20°C days, sea still 20°C, year-low flights, and the cruise crowds long gone.
- Average daytime high 20°C; lows 14°C; sea 20°C; rain days 9.
- Sunshine 6 hours/day; sunset 17:00 (after clocks change); daylight 10h 00m.
- Republic Day (13 December) brings national-day parades in Valletta.
- Statistically Malta’s wettest month, but rain comes in short heavy bursts rather than steady drizzle.
- Aster House sits 150 metres from the Sliema seafront, sleeping up to 9 across three super-king ensuite bedrooms.
November is when Malta turns properly autumnal. The first proper rains return after a five-month dry stretch, the lidos start closing for winter, and the air drops to a comfortable 20°C. The sea is still 20°C through the first half of the month, and locals are still swimming into the second week.
If you accept some rain risk, November is one of the best-value months in the Maltese calendar. Hotel and villa rates fall steeply, flights are at year-low, and the Malta Christmas markets begin from the very last days of the month (Valletta Waterfront opens 30 November 2026).
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Aster House sleeps up to 9, with a rooftop chillout, a 1930s outdoor tub, and a media room with a 2-metre projector screen. 150 metres from the seafront, 5 minutes from the Valletta ferry.
Malta weather in November at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Average high | 20°C |
| Average low | 14°C |
| Sea temperature | 20°C |
| Rain days | 9 |
| Sunshine hours/day | 6 |
| Sunset (mid-month) | 17:00 (after clocks change) |
| Daylight hours | 10h 00m |
| Season | Autumn |
November events in Malta
Republic Day (13 December) brings national-day parades in Valletta. The first Christmas markets stalls begin appearing in Pjazza San Gorg from the last week of November (the Valletta Waterfront market opens 30 November 2026). Olive harvest runs through October-November, with smaller agritourism events on the Gozo side. The lampuki season is winding down by month-end. Lower-key events fill the village calendar through mid-month.
Sea temperature and swimming
Sea at 20°C through the first half of the month, dropping to 17-18°C by the end. Locals swim into the second week of November; visitors from cooler climates often through to the end of the month.
What to wear in Malta in November
Daytime
Light layers, jeans or trousers, a long-sleeve top with a cardigan or thin jumper.
Evening
A jumper, scarf, light jacket. The Majjistral wind makes coastal walks raw on the worst days.
Footwear
Walking trainers, waterproof shoes for storm days.
Extras
Packable raincoat (essential), umbrella, sunglasses, swimsuit if you are visiting in the first half of the month.
What to do in Malta in November
- Mdina at sunset — the silent city is beautifully lit through autumn
- Last swims at the Sliema lidos before they shut
- Long lunches on the Sliema seafront with bay views
- Valletta and the State Rooms without queues
- Birgu and the Three Cities for evening walks and harbour-side dining
- Marsaxlokk Sunday market
What is open and what is closed
All major museums and Valletta restaurants stay open. Beach lidos and seasonal kiosks at Ghadira, Mellieha, and Golden Bay are mostly shut by mid-November. Bugibba and Qawra seasonal restaurants close. Comino ferry frequency drops to weekend-only or weather-permitting. Public buses move to winter timetable from mid-October.
Why November works (and what to know)
Statistically Malta’s wettest month, but rain comes in short heavy bursts rather than steady drizzle. The small but real risk of a Mediterranean cyclone (medicane) means late November can be either 18-20°C and sunny or 14°C and stormy. High variance year on year.
Where to base yourself
Sliema is your best base in Malta in any month. Central, walkable, on the Valletta ferry line. Aster House sleeps 9 across three super-king ensuite bedrooms with a rooftop chillout, projector media room, and 1930s outdoor tub. Read my full where-to-stay guide.
A Note From Susan
“November at Aster House is for the guests who want value and quiet. The lampuki pie is still on the menu at Rubino, the cruise crowds are gone, and you can have St John’s Co-Cathedral almost to yourself. We light the projector media room earlier in the day and the rooftop is still good in the milder weeks.”
— Susan, Espais Roca founder
More to Explore
- Malta Weather by Month: Complete Climate Guide
- Best Time to Visit Malta: Month-by-Month
- Where to Stay in Malta: Best Areas Guide
- What to Do in Malta: My Complete Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot is Malta in November?
Average daytime highs of 20°C, with overnight lows of 14°C and sea temperatures around 20°C.
Can you swim in Malta in November?
Sea at 20°C through the first half of the month, dropping to 17-18°C by the end. Locals swim into the second week of November; visitors from cooler climates often through to the end of the month.
What should I pack for Malta in November?
Light layers, jeans or trousers, a long-sleeve top with a cardigan or thin jumper. A jumper, scarf, light jacket. The Majjistral wind makes coastal walks raw on the worst days.
Is November a good month to visit Malta?
November is when Malta turns properly autumnal. The first proper rains return after a five-month dry stretch, the lidos start closing for winter, and the air drops to a comfortable 20°C. The sea is still 20°C through the first half of the month, and locals are still swimming into the second
What events are on in Malta in November?
Republic Day (13 December) brings national-day parades in Valletta. The first Christmas markets stalls begin appearing in Pjazza San Gorg from the last week of November (the Valletta Waterfront market opens 30 November 2026). Olive harvest runs through October-November, with smaller agrito
What is the rainfall in Malta in November?
Around 9 rain days on average through the month, with rainfall coming in short concentrated bursts rather than steady drizzle.
Stay at Aster House
Quiet bastions, year-low rates, and a 20°C sea.
Aster House sleeps up to 9 across three ensuite super-king bedrooms, with a rooftop chillout, projector media room, 1930s outdoor tub, and gas BBQ on the terrace. 150 metres from the Sliema seafront.
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