Malta climate

Malta has a typical Mediterranean climate while being strongly influenced by the sea. Summers are hot and dry with the Sirocco blowing from Africa that brings sun and warmth in July and August. Temperatures frequently exceed 30°C (86°F) at this time of the year. Springs are mild, with an average temperature of 17°C (63°F) in March, rising to 25°C (77°F ) in June, which is the best time to avoid the heat and the tourist affluence. Early Autumn is also a good time to visit Malta, with sunny days and average temperatures around 27°C. (81°C)

The rainy season is from November to February, but despite the chance of heavy rains in winter, the volume of rainfall remains relatively low. Knowing what the average temperatures and the number of rainy days will be at the time of your trip will help you determine if this is the best time to dive in Malta. You will find below, month by month, the average weather conditions in the Maltese islands, including Gozo (the main weather station is Luqa):

Malta average temperatures

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

max

16°C

15°C

16°C

17°C

20°C

24°C

28°C

26°C

24°C

21°C

17°C

min

13°C

14°C

15°C

18°C

22°C

26°C

25°C

22°C

18°C

15°C

Malta average number of rainy days

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
5	4	3	1	1	0	0	0	3	6	7	5

Malta weather data source: weatherspark.com

Other factors, of course, such as the water temperature, can have an impact on when you are booking your trip to scuba dive in Malta. In this case, it is better to check Malta water temperature information.