Malta · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonMalta · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
MINMIN | 11° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 13° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 10h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 17° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 8d63mm | 6d67mm | 4d40mm | 2d12mm | 1d7mm | 1d8mm | 0d0mm | 1d9mm | 3d33mm | 6d76mm | 7d78mm | 6d70mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Malta — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 31°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 31°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 9 mm of rain over 1 days. The water is a warm 27°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Malta in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Malta?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Malta (Climate Score: 90/100). Pleasant temperatures (31°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Malta in August?
- In August, Malta sees daily highs of 31°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Malta in August?
- In August, Malta receives an average of 9 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Malta get in August?
- Malta averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Malta in August?
- Water temperature in Malta in August averages 27°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
