Malta · SpringMonth summary
Malta weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
21% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malta in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.1/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Malta in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds Spring marks the start of the good season in Malta. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 March, Malta averages 16°C, 21% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -18%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malta in March
Is March a good time to visit Malta?
March is an acceptable time for Malta (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Malta in March?
With 16°C max and 10.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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