Malta · AutumnMonth summary
Malta weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
68°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malta in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: October is a good time to visit Malta. June remains slightly better (+1.7 pts).
By trip type
Malta in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Malta is often underrated: 24°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% 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 °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 October, Malta averages 75°F, 23% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -20%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malta in October
Is October a good time to visit Malta?
October is an excellent time to visit Malta (score 8.0/10). With 75°F, 9.9h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Malta in October?
With 75°F and 9.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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