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.
Malta · MayPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate 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
15J
15F
15M
17A
20M
24J
27J
28A
26S
24O
20N
17D
8J
6F
5M
3A
2M
1J
0J
1A
3S
7O
8N
9D
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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.