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At A Glance Malta in winter runs from December to February, with daytime highs of 16 to 17°C, around three times the December and January sunshine of London, and a calendar of Christmas markets, baroque concerts and Carnival. Average highs are 17°C in December and 16°C in January and February, with the sea at 15Continue reading "Malta in Winter: A Sliema-Based Guide to a December Break"

At A Glance April delivers 19°C days, full daylight, low rainfall, and the year’s most spectacular religious processions over Easter weekend (Easter 2026 falls 5 April). Average daytime high 19°C; lows 12°C; sea 16°C; rain days 6. Sunshine 8 hours/day; sunset 19:30; daylight 13h 00m. Easter 2026 falls on Sunday 5 April. Easter 2026 isContinue reading "Malta Weather in April: A Spring & Easter Travel Guide"

At A Glance March is when Malta tilts into spring — 17°C daytime, wildflowers across the Dingli Cliffs, Easter prep, and the start of the proper hiking season. Average daytime high 17°C; lows 11°C; sea 15°C; rain days 7. Sunshine 7 hours/day; sunset 18:30; daylight 12h 00m. Mid-March brings the wildflower peak across Buskett Gardens,Continue reading "Malta Weather in March: A Spring Travel Guide"

At A Glance February is Carnival month in Malta — 15°C daytime, mild but cool, with Carnival 2026 running 13-17 February and almond blossoms across the countryside. Average daytime high 15°C; lows 9°C; sea 15°C; rain days 10. Sunshine 6 hours/day; sunset 17:50; daylight 11h 00m. Carnival 2026 runs Friday 13 February through Tuesday 17Continue reading "Malta Weather in February: Carnival, Climate & Travel Tips"

At A Glance January is Malta’s coldest month at 15°C daytime, with year-low prices, the Christmas markets running through 6 January, and the start of Carnival prep. Average daytime high 15°C; lows 10°C; sea 16°C; rain days 13. Sunshine 5 hours/day; sunset 17:00; daylight 9h 50m. The Valletta Christmas markets in Pjazza San Gorg runContinue reading "Malta Weather in January: A Complete Travel Guide"

At A Glance St Julian’s is Malta’s restaurant and nightlife capital — Spinola Bay’s marina, the Paceville club strip, the Casino, the Westin Dragonara lido, and a 20-minute walk from Sliema along the seafront. Spinola Bay holds Malta’s highest density of restaurants and bars. Paceville is the country’s nightlife strip — loud, late, and walkableContinue reading "Things to Do in St Julian’s, Malta: Bays, Restaurants & Nightlife"

At A Glance December delivers 16°C days, the Valletta Christmas markets through 6 January, an ice rink at the Triton Fountain, and the year’s lowest prices outside Christmas week itself. Average daytime high 16°C; lows 11°C; sea 18°C; rain days 12. Sunshine 5 hours/day; sunset 16:50; daylight 9h 32m.

At A Glance A 3-day Malta trip covers Valletta, Mdina, and a beach day; a 5-day trip adds Gozo and the Three Cities; a 7-day trip adds Comino, the Dingli Cliffs, and a slow day in Sliema. 3 days: Valletta + Mdina + a beach day — the country’s must-do core. 5 days: add 2Continue reading "The Perfect Malta Itinerary: 3, 5 & 7 Days on the Islands"

At A Glance 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) bringsContinue reading "Malta Weather in November: An Autumn Travel Guide"

At A Glance Mdina is Malta’s medieval walled fortress city — just 250 residents inside the walls, the country’s best sunset views from the bastions, and a backdrop for Game of Thrones, Gladiator, and World War Z. Mdina has only ~250 residents living inside the walls. Bastion Square’s viewpoint is the best sunset view onContinue reading "Things to Do in Mdina, Malta: A Silent City Guide"