Is February a good time to visit Malta?

February is not an optimal month for Malta (Score: 51/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.

How warm is it in Malta in February?

In February, Malta sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.

How much rain falls in Malta in February?

In February, Malta receives an average of 67 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.

How many sunshine hours does Malta get in February?

Malta averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.

How warm is the water in Malta in February?

Water temperature in Malta in February averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Malta · February

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Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	16°	16°	17°	20°	24°	29°	32°	32°	29°	25°	21°	18°
MIN🌡MIN	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

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

February in Malta is on the cool side — with highs around 16°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 67 mm total. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.

Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.

Events & Festivals

Malta Carnivalvariabel (5 Tage vor Aschermittwoch, meist Februar)
Eines der ältesten Karnevalsfeste Europas mit über 500-jähriger Geschichte. In Valletta und Floriana ziehen aufwändige Festwagen und Kostümgruppen durch die Straßen; auf der Insel Gozo feiern die Dörfer spontan bis in den Morgen.

Packing list for Malta in February

Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
Leichte Jacke
Pullover oder Fleece
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is February a good time to visit Malta?: February is not an optimal month for Malta (Score: 51/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
How warm is it in Malta in February?: In February, Malta sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
How much rain falls in Malta in February?: In February, Malta receives an average of 67 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
How many sunshine hours does Malta get in February?: Malta averages 7 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
How warm is the water in Malta in February?: Water temperature in Malta in February averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.