When is the best time of year for an event in Malta?

April to June and September to November. Both windows give warm evenings for outdoor events, comfortable daytime temperatures for activity programmes and better rates than peak summer. July and August are hot at 30–35°C and busy with leisure demand; December to March is good value but should be planned indoor-led.

What is the weather like in Malta in winter?

Mild compared with mainland Europe. Temperatures stay around a minimum of 15°C (60°F), though there are days with strong winds and some rain.

What happens if the weather turns?

Every outdoor event Colours of Malta contracts carries an indoor alternative with its own floor plan and agreed pricing, held until the day of the event. You approve both at contracting stage, so there is nothing to negotiate on the day.

The best time for an event in Malta

Saint Mary’s Tower above the cliffs and clear water of Comino — Saint Mary’s Tower, Comino

Colours of Malta plans events in Malta all year. April to June and September to November are the strongest months for outdoor evenings and full-day activities, and winter suits programmes planned indoors.

April–June Spring Around 20–28°C, with warm evenings and a calm sea.
July–August Summer 30–35°C and the busiest months. Best for programmes on the water.
September–November Autumn The most popular incentive months. The sea stays warm into October.
December–March Winter 15–18°C, with some rain and wind. The best value, with the evenings planned indoors.

Spring in Malta, April to June

In spring the sea is calm, though still too cold for swimming, and the countryside is green and in blossom.

It is the start of the al fresco dining season, with good weather for outdoor activities by the sea and in the countryside.

Spring welcomes the most significant dates in the Roman Catholic calendar – namely the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. In Malta, the religious rituals observed during Holy Week are faithfully attended by the locals.

Flowers blooming across a shallow valley in the Maltese hills

A dinner table laid in the walled gardens of Palazzo Parisio in the afternoon sun

A two-masted schooner full of guests sailing past Valletta

Summer in Malta, July and August

Malta is the sunniest country in Europe, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Summer brings beach parties, outdoor concerts and festivals.

A kayak on the turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon off Comino — The Blue Lagoon, Comino

Clear turquoise water in a rocky cove on Comino, wild scrub in flower on the rocks — A cove on Comino

Sailing dinghies on the water with the Valletta skyline behind

Fireworks bursting over a lit courtyard at Fort St Elmo — Fireworks over Fort St Elmo

Long days: Daylight lasts until around 8 pm, which suits outdoor evening events.
Beaches and coves: Secluded rocky coves and sandy beaches, all within minutes of most locations.
Sunsets: Dingli Cliffs and the viewpoints at Mellieħa suit evening events at sunset.
Festivals: Summer festivals include the Malta Jazz Festival and the Malta International Arts Festival.
Village festas: Village festas are held at weekends across the islands, with fireworks, and can be part of a group programme.

Autumn in Malta, September to November

In autumn the air is cooler, but the sea stays warm enough for swimming.

The beaches are quieter, as people are back at work and children are in school.

Autumn is mild, and locals spend time in the countryside and on the coast before winter.

Café tables under a tamarisk tree on a quiet seafront, a watchtower across the bay

Rows of vines running towards a village on the horizon at dusk

Winter in Malta, December to March

Malta’s winter is mild compared with mainland Europe.

Even in the middle of icy winter elsewhere in Europe you will find temperatures around a minimum of 15 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit). While it’s true that there are days with strong winds and somewhat regular rain, the climate in Malta balances this with stable temperatures made for being outdoors.

Outside the beach season there is still plenty to see in Malta, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the old streets of Valletta and Mdina, and the cliffs and salt pans of Gozo.

The fishing village of Marsaxlokk, its harbour full of traditional luzzu boats — Marsaxlokk, under a winter sky

Mdina’s main gate, carved in Maltese limestone, the bridge leading in — The medieval streets of Mdina

A picnic laid out on the rocks above the salt pans of Gozo, the sea beyond — Above the salt pans of Gozo

Winter is a good season for country hikes and outdoor activities.

As for the theatre scene, local theatres are bustling with local productions and musical talent every weekend.

Timing an event in Malta: common questions

When is the best time of year for an event in Malta?: April to June and September to November. Both windows give warm evenings for outdoor events, comfortable daytime temperatures for activity programmes and better rates than peak summer. July and August are hot at 30–35°C and busy with leisure demand; December to March is good value but should be planned indoor-led.
What is the weather like in Malta in winter?: Mild compared with mainland Europe. Temperatures stay around a minimum of 15°C (60°F), though there are days with strong winds and some rain.
What happens if the weather turns?: Every outdoor event Colours of Malta contracts carries an indoor alternative with its own floor plan and agreed pricing, held until the day of the event. You approve both at contracting stage, so there is nothing to negotiate on the day.

Talk to a planner

Send us the dates, rough numbers and what you need the programme to achieve, and a senior planner will reply the same day.

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