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The Short Answer Malta sits in the centre of the Mediterranean, roughly 90 km south of Sicily and 290 km north of Libya. It is a tiny archipelago of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. The main island is only about 27 km long, so everything is close together. The east coast holds theContinue reading "Map of Malta: Regions, Towns & Where Everything Is"

At A Glance Malta in November is mild and quiet, with average highs of 21°C, a sea that still averages around 21°C and the first Christmas lights going up at the end of the month. Average high 20.8°C and low 14.9°C, with rain on about 9 days of the month The sea averages around 21°C,Continue reading "Malta in November 2026: Weather, What to Wear, Events and Early Christmas"

The Short Answer Sliema, Valletta and St Julian’s all sit about 12 km from Malta International Airport, roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive. A pre-booked private transfer or an eCabs/Bolt ride is the easiest door-to-door option at around €25 to €35, the white airport taxi runs on fixed fares of around €27, and theContinue reading "Malta Airport Guide: Transfers to Sliema, Valletta & St Julian’s"

At A Glance September keeps summer’s 25°C sea but drops air temperatures to a comfortable 28°C, prices fall noticeably, and the cruise crowds thin — arguably the smartest month of the year. Average daytime high 28°C; lows 21°C; sea 25°C; rain days 4. Sunshine 9 hours/day; sunset 19:00; daylight 12h 30m. The Naxxar Vittorja festaContinue reading "Malta Weather in September: A Late-Summer Travel Guide"

At A Glance August is peak summer — 32°C days, sea at 26°C, the biggest Marian festas (Mosta, Mqabba, Lija), and Malta’s most expensive and crowded month. Average daytime high 32°C; lows 22°C; sea 26°C; rain days 1. Sunshine 11 hours/day; sunset 19:50; daylight 13h 30m. The Marian festa season peaks: Lija on 6 AugustContinue reading "Malta Weather in August: Peak Summer Travel Guide"

At A Glance July is hot, dry, festa-loud, and rainless — 31°C days, sea at 25°C, the Malta Jazz Festival in Valletta, and the first weeks of proper peak-season prices. Average daytime high 31°C; lows 22°C; sea 25°C; rain days 0. Sunshine 12 hours/day; sunset 20:20; daylight 14h 50m. The Malta Jazz Festival runs atContinue reading "Malta Weather in July: A Hot Summer Travel Guide"

At A Glance June opens the proper beach season — 28°C days, sea at 22°C, near-zero rain, festa season ramps up, and the longest daylight of the year. Average daytime high 28°C; lows 19°C; sea 22°C; rain days 1. Sunshine 11 hours/day; sunset 20:30; daylight 15h 00m. Mnarja (Imnarja), the oldest Maltese festa, runs 28-29Continue reading "Malta Weather in June: The Beach Season Begins"

At A Glance May is the connoisseur’s month: 23°C days, sea warming to 18-20°C, almost no rain, low crowds, and shoulder-season prices — the best price-to-weather ratio of the year. Average daytime high 23°C; lows 16°C; sea 18°C; rain days 3. Sunshine 10 hours/day; sunset 20:00; daylight 14h 00m. The Strawberry Festival in Mgarr typicallyContinue reading "Malta Weather in May: The Best Month for Spring Travel"

At A Glance The best time to visit Malta is May to June or September to October, when the sea is warm enough to swim, daytime highs sit between 24 and 29°C and the evenings are warm enough to eat outside. The sea peaks at 26°C in August and still averages 23°C in October, soContinue reading "Best Time to Visit Malta: A Month-by-Month Guide for Villa Guests"

At A Glance October is one of Malta’s smartest months: 24°C days, 23°C sea, festas like Notte Bianca and Birgufest, and far fewer cruise crowds — plus genuinely warm enough to swim into the last week of the month. Average daytime high 24°C; overnight lows 18°C; sea temperature still 22-23°C all month. Rain comes inContinue reading "Malta in October: Weather, What to Wear, What’s Open & Where to Go"