Weather in Malta in October

October in Malta is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.

A country pin in October is a warning: one region of Malta will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and February, October sits in the middle of Malta's year.

Malta
Average temp
22°C

18–25°C

Rainfall
74 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine
7.1 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in Malta in October. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.

You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.

Rain

October is a wetter month in Malta. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.

Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.

Evening

Evenings stay warm.

What to pack

  • Sun protection

  • Rain jacket

Travel guides for Malta

What to read before you book.

All travel guides in Malta

Average weather in Malta

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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FAQs about Malta

Climate averages for Malta, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Malta is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.

November is the wettest month, with about 90 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.