Malta · SummerMonth summary
Malta weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malta in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.1h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Malta. June remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Malta in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest In the height of summer, Malta sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 11°C | 15°C | 25% | 1.2 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 12°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.5 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 13°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 13% | 0.5 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 22°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.3h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.0 | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 20°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.9 | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 17°C | 21°C | 37% | 2.4 | 8.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 14°C | 17°C | 28% | 1.4 | 8.2h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Malta averages 30°C, 5% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malta in August
Is August a good time to visit Malta?
August is an excellent time to visit Malta (score 8.9/10). With 30°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Malta in August?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.1h/day.
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