Malta holiday weather

Average temperature across the year is a very pleasant 18°C, varying from 12°C in January to 30°C in July and August. Yearly rainfall is low, at around 600mm and most of this falls during thunderstorms in late autumn and winter.

The summer in Malta is long and very hot with almost no rainfall. June to September sees average daytime highs of around 30°C.

These high temperatures are often relieved by cooling sea breezes; however the island can see temperatures soaring up to the 40s when the sirocco wind blows from Africa. See Malta travel guide for deals.

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This hot dry wind blows in from the African continent bringing stifling and uncomfortable temperatures. Summer nights are very warm too, with temperatures in July and August rarely falling below the mid-20s. This makes air-conditioning very desirable!

This fiercely independent holiday island, Malta is a sunny, friendly holiday destination where English-speaking locals welcome visitors to their laid-back traditional resorts, intricate sleepy streets and bustling fishing ports.

With some fascinating architecture, hot climate and diversity of landscapes.
Malta is a great destination and an island that simply begs to be explored,
The weather in Malta gives you long hot summers and sunny winters. Malta is a good all year round holiday destination.

Snorkelling and scuba diving have become a regular past time for holidaymakers to Malta and locals alike. Rock bathing and more commonly sunbathing especially at Mellieha the longest and most beautiful beach on the Island.

Malta holiday resorts.

Although the resorts Bugibba and Qawra were only developed since the 1960s, they were inhabited as far back as Neolithic times. The Knights of St John also left their mark, with Qawra Tower out on the point and the unusual salt pans at the had of Salina Bay, carved out of the rock in the 17th century and still in use today.

Bugibba.

Bugibba is centred round Il Bajja Square (Bay Square), a pedestrianised area opposite the promenade that is ringed with inexpensive restaurants and small lively bars. Though there are a good selection of hotels in Bugibba, the larger more upmarket hotels are at Qawra, many facing the sea along the neighbouring Salina Bay.

Sliema

The popular resort of Sliema is awash with waterfront bars, trendy shops and great restaurants. All just a short drive from Valletta, Malta's charming capital. Sliema occupies the peninsula directly north of Valletta and from the waterfront along Sliema Creek (as the narrow inlets on this part of Malta are called), there are fabulous views across to the capital, rising behind its fortress walls.

St Julians.

St Julian's is one of the largest resorts on the island, with a dense concentration of hotels, so it's hard to believe the party capital of Malta was once a quiet fishing hamlet. Now narrow streets are crammed with lively bars, restaurants and nightclubs which rock until the sun comes up - this is the resort that defies Malta's reputation as a sleepy destination.

St Pauls.

Relaxed and refined, the village of St Paul's Bay is the quietest of Malta's major tourist centres. The peaceful fishing harbour of St Paul's Bay is well away from the bustle of the neighbouring resort of Bugibba, and is one of the prettiest spots on the island with its colourful boats bobbing in the water.

Valletta.

With its impressive walls and bastions of honey-coloured stone rising above the waterfront, Valletta is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. This town is an excellent base from which to explore the island, and whether you come for a week or a day, be sure to allow plenty of time for enjoying the city's best attraction: the fabulous view of the Grand Harbour and its fortifications.

Mellieha.

Mellieha's main attraction is the longest stretch of uninterrupted golden sand anywhere around the coast of Malta, and recent times have seen an increase in tourist facilities as this super resort steadily increases in popularity. Its shallow waters are a result of a natural sandbank that lies underwater over 100m out, making this a popular spot for sea and sand lovers of all ages. Elsewhere there are great shopping opportunities and historical buildings with notable architectural beauty.

Qawra.

Pretty much one third of a 'triple resort', Qawra occupies the southern shores of a large promontory that also features St Paul's Bay and Bugibba, and is therefore one of Malta's premier destinations for holidaymakers. Though St Paul's Bay is a well-established port, Qawra is a young resort, being developed in the 1960s as Malta's popularity began to increase, though there's a rich history in this town - the region was inhabited in Neolithic times, and the Knights of St John built the local mediaeval watchtower.
Cirkewwa

Situated on the north east coast of Malta, the beach resort Cirkewwa is a favourite holiday destination of Maltese divers, with excellent snorkelling and diving opportunities down to around 30 metres. Water lovers enjoy the huge rock archways and caverns that provide stunning

Malta as a winter destination the Temperature averages 60* F which is very nice.

A very English atmosphere makes Malta a great place to stay. Traffic drives on the left and is always Manic! Towns vary from old and laid back to modern and dazzling, the combination of the two makes Malta a great place to relax and also have a good time.

Food: Try the 'timpana' (pasta and pastry), 'pastizzi' (ricotta cheese), pastry and peas or maybe the 'bragioli' (stuffed beef olives). Bottles of wine are from £1.50; beer £1 water 50p and full meals are approximately £8-£15.

Nightlife: There are live music clubs, bars and discos at Bugibba, Qwarra and St. Pauls Bay but don't forget to try your luck at the casino in Sliema.

Shopping: St. Julians shops and market stalls are famous for their lace, glassware silver, crafts and jewellery. Sliema offers a large variety of shops also.

Days out: Trips to Sicily and tour of Malta, Gozo or Valletta city £15-£20. There is also the Lascaris War Room and the Christian catacombs.
Why not take a day trip to nearby Sicily or take a diving course at one of the many centres on the Island.

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