Malta Weather Forecast
Malta weather: 71°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Malta is a country in Europe. Malta is a country in Europe with its capital at Valletta. It has a population of about 540.000. The capital is Valletta.
Right now it is 71°F (21°C) in Malta with mainly clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 70°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Malta is April, May, June, July and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 54°F.
Nearby highlights include Sicily and Mount Etna.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Malta today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Malta right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:39 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Malta
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 70° | 0% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 69° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 69° | 3% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 66° | 0% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 66° | 20% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 75° | 30% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 74° | 17% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 69° | 33% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 69° | 37% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 71° | 33% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 69° | 31% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 67° | 35% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 65° | 31% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 64° | 42% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 69° | 45% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 36% | -- | — |
Climate in Malta month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 55° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 62° | 54° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 65° | 56° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 58° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 76° | 64° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 87° | 72° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 77° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 78° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 85° | 74° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 69° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 71° | 63° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 64° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Malta
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Malta
Go in April, May, June, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Malta?
Malta is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 35.8989, 14.5146. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Malta right now?
It is currently 71°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Malta?
April, May, June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Malta, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Malta in?
Malta observes Europe/Malta (UTC+02:00). The local time is 4:39 AM.
How many people live in Malta?
Malta has a population of approximately 540.000.
What are the top things to do in Malta?
Popular options include Sicily and Mount Etna.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
