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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 is mid-month, so the entire month splits into pre-Easter quiet and post-Easter price climb.
- Aster House sits 150 metres from the Sliema seafront, sleeping up to 9 across three super-king ensuite bedrooms.
April is the first month of the year that genuinely feels like a beach holiday is around the corner. Highs sit at 19-21°C, the sea climbs to 16-17°C, the daylight is full, and the wildflowers are still good through the first half of the month. Easter is the dominant cultural event — Easter Sunday 2026 falls on 5 April — and it brings out some of the most theatrical religious processions you will see anywhere in Europe.
If you can time the trip to be in Malta over Good Friday and Easter Sunday, you will see traditions that go back to the 16th century, particularly in Zebbug, Qormi, and Vittoriosa.
Staying in Malta?
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 April at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Average high | 19°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Sea temperature | 16°C |
| Rain days | 6 |
| Sunshine hours/day | 8 |
| Sunset (mid-month) | 19:30 |
| Daylight hours | 13h 00m |
| Season | Spring |
April events in Malta — Easter 2026
Easter 2026 falls on Sunday 5 April. Good Friday processions on 3 April are the most spectacular — Zebbug, Qormi, Mosta, Naxxar, Vittoriosa (Birgu), Luqa, and Zejtun all run major processions with statue-bearers, full Roman costumes, and biblical tableaux. Zebbug and Qormi are the most theatrical. Easter Sunday morning brings the Irxoxt (Risen Christ) processions in Vittoriosa and Cospicua, where statue-bearers literally run through the streets. The Strawberry Festival in Mgarr typically falls in late April. National holidays cluster around Easter week so book accommodation early.
Sea temperature and swimming
Sea climbing to 16-17°C by month-end. Northern European visitors routinely swim; locals consider it still cold.
What to wear in Malta in April
Daytime
Light cottons, jeans or chinos, a T-shirt with a light jumper for cooler mornings.
Evening
A jumper or denim jacket, light trousers. Restaurants smart-casual.
Footwear
Trainers for Valletta and Mdina, sandals for the warmer afternoons, one pair of comfortable shoes for the longer cliff walks.
Extras
Sunscreen SPF 30, sunglasses, swimsuit (you will want it on warmer days), a light packable raincoat just in case.
What to do in Malta in April
- Good Friday processions in Zebbug, Qormi, Vittoriosa, and Mosta (3 April 2026)
- Easter Sunday Irxoxt processions in Vittoriosa and Cospicua (5 April 2026)
- The Mgarr Strawberry Festival, last Sunday of April or first Sunday of May
- The Victoria Lines hike — still cool enough for a long walk
- Sliema seafront and Valletta City Gate — pleasant for the first time since October
- Mdina at golden hour, day-trippers gone
What is open and what is closed
All museums and restaurants open. Beach lidos reopening from the end of March through April. Comino ferries on daily summer service. Hop-on hop-off buses extending hours. Public buses moving toward summer timetable. Hotel and villa rates climbing for Easter week and the May bank holidays.
Why April works (and what to know)
Easter 2026 is mid-month, so the entire month splits into pre-Easter quiet and post-Easter price climb. Book Easter week accommodation by January or February at the latest.
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
“I tell every first-time guest who is in Malta over Good Friday to go to Zebbug. The procession runs for hours, every household opens its doors, and the choreography is older than most countries. It is one of the things I love most about being here.”
— 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 April?
Average daytime highs of 19°C, with overnight lows of 12°C and sea temperatures around 16°C.
Can you swim in Malta in April?
Sea climbing to 16-17°C by month-end. Northern European visitors routinely swim; locals consider it still cold.
What should I pack for Malta in April?
Light cottons, jeans or chinos, a T-shirt with a light jumper for cooler mornings. A jumper or denim jacket, light trousers. Restaurants smart-casual.
Is April a good month to visit Malta?
April is the first month of the year that genuinely feels like a beach holiday is around the corner. Highs sit at 19-21°C, the sea climbs to 16-17°C, the daylight is full, and the wildflowers are still good through the first half of the month. Easter is the dominant cultural event — Ea
What events are on in Malta in April?
Easter 2026 falls on Sunday 5 April. Good Friday processions on 3 April are the most spectacular — Zebbug, Qormi, Mosta, Naxxar, Vittoriosa (Birgu), Luqa, and Zejtun all run major processions with statue-bearers, full Roman costumes, and biblical tableaux. Zebbug and Qormi are the most theatri
What is the rainfall in Malta in April?
Around 6 rain days on average through the month, with rainfall coming in short concentrated bursts rather than steady drizzle.
Stay at Aster House
Easter processions, wildflowers, and the start of the swim season.
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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