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Malta in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Malta in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 20 °C (mild), and the sea is about 19 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.

Hafen von Valletta auf MaltaMalta · MayPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
20 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
19 °C
Rainy days
2 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
82 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood65/100
City breakExcellent96/100
ActiveExcellent93/100
FamilyLimited62/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 2 rainy days)

To consider

  • Sea still cool (19 °C)
  • High humidity (82 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
15
M
17
A
20
M
24
J
27
J
28
A
26
S
24
O
20
N
17
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
5
M
3
A
2
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
7
O
8
N
9
D

Similar destinations in May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Malta in May?

Daytime highs average around 20 °C, with nights around 18 °C.

Can you swim in Malta in May?

The sea is about 19 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Malta in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 2 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Malta?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.