Malta · May
Best travel monthTravel 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 | 7h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h | 5h |
🌊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
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.
