The month in detail
What to expect in September
Autumn in Gozo is often underrated: 26.0°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (16.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
September ranks 3 out of 12 months in Gozo. Compared to August: 13 pts more rainy days, −1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in September
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Sea
26°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 36
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Is September the right month?
The best month in Gozo is July (9.5/10), 0.8 pt higher than September.
Context
Our verdict
Gozo is the rural sister of Malta: 26 sq miles, 30,000 inhabitants, 25-minute ferry from Cirkewwa. No airport.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.
Country · Malta
🗣️LanguageMaltais
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.57°F/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 79°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 59°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 39%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Gozo ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
MaltaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
36.04°N · 14.24°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gozo?
July is the best month with 79°F highs, 75°F lows, 10.1h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Gozo get in July?
Gozo averages 10.1 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Gozo?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Gozo in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 75°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is Gozo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Gozo scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Gozo?
January is the most difficult month to visit Gozo, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Gozo in September?
In September, the sea averages 80°F in Gozo: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Gozo in September?
The average UV index reaches 7 in September in Gozo (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.