Malta · SpringMonth summary
Malta weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 61°F
🌧 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: Malta in March: 61°F and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Malta. Temperatures rise (16°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 52°F | 59°F | 25% | 0.0in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 54°F | 61°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 55°F | 61°F | 21% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 57°F | 66°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 63°F | 72°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 70°F | 81°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 75°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 68°F | 75°F | 23% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 63°F | 70°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 57°F | 63°F | 28% | 0.1in | 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 61°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 61°F max and 10.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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