Don’t worry too much about umbrellas though, it’ll still be pretty hot so you dry up in no time. Be wise, not sorry!įor some reason, around the feast the Maltese refer to as Santa Marija (15th August), it’s not uncommon for some rain to fall. ![]() A tan may be a sign of a great summer holiday but a nasty skin disease (not uncommon!) isn’t exactly the right souvenir to return home with. Most people enjoy the summer sun and heat of course, but people are advised to drink plenty of water, to stay out of the sun as much as possible between 11 am and 4 pm and wear adequate sun protection. Air conditioning is in such demand during summer in fact, that it’s not uncommon for peak electric loads to cause a blackout. Air conditioning is like the internet and electricity itself in Malta: No one quite knows how humans ever coped without. Peak summer means Malta is a sunbather’s heaven when both clouds and precipitation are rare and temperatures are so high you’ll be picturing yourself soaking in an ice-cube cooled bath more often than not.įor both accommodation as well as car hire, you’ll be thankful you paid a little extra for air conditioning in the car and you won’t think twice about higher fuel consumption. Overall great weather and pleasant temperatures, warm enough to swim, and you avoid the super busy summer months as a bonus! July and August This is the time of year during which I usually recommend people to visit Malta. You’ll definitely want to bring along a mix of clothes to be prepared for sudden changes in temperatures, especially during the evening, although (heavy rainfall) is unlikely to occur. This is the time of year when winter weather can shift to summer mode in the span of a couple of weeks, so it’s more important than any other time of year to keep an eye on the weather forecast. There’s a good chance that high temperatures and sunshine during the day means you’ll be comfortable out and about in a short-sleeved t-shirt or top, but you’ll want to bring along a sweater or hoodie and a jacket (no heavy-duty skiing stuff) for during the evenings.Īn umbrella might come in handy but you’ll definitely want a pair of sunglasses. The weather during this time of year usually tends to see temperatures rising a little, but mostly during the day, which means evenings can still be quite cold. On those days I myself wear thermal clothing on occasion and don’t feel cold very easily like some people do.īring along an umbrella: London-grade for when it’s windy at the same time. If you’re particularly sensitive to the cold and looking to be out and about during the evening, consider bringing along thermal wear to be safe – assuming the forecast is suggesting temperatures of below 10 ☌. In terms of clothes, bring with you thinner clothes that you can layer, as well as a jacket. ![]() Although you’ll usually have access to air conditioning (heat mode) or electrical/gas heating, humidity is the toughest to deal with. At the start of the year, January and February are usually the coldest and windiest months, with average temperatures of between 9 and 15 ☌.
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