Malta · SpringMonth summary
Malta weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malta in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Malta. June remains slightly better (+1.2 pts).
By trip type
Malta in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Malta. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 May, Malta averages 22°C, 11% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malta in May
Is May a good time to visit Malta?
May is an excellent time to visit Malta (score 8.5/10). With 22°C, 12.3h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Malta in May?
With 22°C and 12.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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