What months should I avoid in Malta?

We recommend avoiding January, February, March, December in Malta due to unfavourable weather or peak crowds.

Is Malta expensive to visit?

Malta is considered a moderate destination. Daily costs vary by travel style — use our budget calculator for a personalised estimate.

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Best Time to Visit Malta

Q: When is the best time to visit Malta?

The best months to visit Malta are May, June, September, October. May–June and September–October: Valletta's baroque streets, Blue Lagoon and diving in perfect Mediterranean conditions.

Europe· Month-by-month weather, crowds & prices

WeatherHot & sunny

Temperature14–34°C

CrowdsMedium

PricesModerate

Month by month

When to go

Best Good Avoid

JanAvoid

FebAvoid

MarAvoid

AprGood

MayBest

JunBest

JulGood

AugGood

SepBest

OctBest

NovGood

DecAvoid

Best months

MayJuneSeptemberOctober

Peak conditions — ideal weather, manageable crowds, and the best overall experience.

Also good

AprilJulyAugustNovember

Decent conditions with some trade-offs — good shoulder-season value.

Months to avoid

JanuaryFebruaryMarchDecember

Unfavourable weather, extreme crowds, or peak prices — plan around these if possible.

Expert tip

May–June and September–October: Valletta's baroque streets, Blue Lagoon and diving in perfect Mediterranean conditions.

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