Malta · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonMalta · Europe
Max Temp
23.9°C
Min Temp
16.3°C
Sunshine
10 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
19.1°C
Rainfall
6.6 mm
Humidity
70%
Avg Temp
19.8°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Malta — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 24°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 20°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 7 mm of rain over 1 days. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Malta in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Malta?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Malta (Climate Score: 85/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°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 May?
- In May, Malta sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 20°C.
- How much rain falls in Malta in May?
- In May, Malta receives an average of 7 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Malta get in May?
- Malta averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Malta in May?
- Water temperature in Malta in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
