Malta in July

Hot and full; festas every weekend; the eco-contribution rises on 1 July 2026.

July is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarmest sea of the year; Victory Day regatta (8 Sep) and Independence Day (21 Sep).
• OctoberGreatWarm, fewer crowds; Birgufest and Notte Bianca in Valletta — check dates.
• AprilGreatHoly Week processions; ideal walking weather; sea still cool.
• MayGreatWarm, green and swimmable by the end of the month; firework festival in the Grand Harbour — check dates.

• Malta and Gozo (land) · Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, Victoriahot

  Mild, wet-ish winters (14–17 °C (57–63 °F) by day) and dry hot summers (30–35 °C (86–95 °F)) with humidity; the sirocco can bring dusty, hot days in spring and autumn.Mild, wet-ish winters (57–63 °F (14–17 °C) by day) and dry hot summers (86–95 °F (30–35 °C)) with humidity; the sirocco can bring dusty, hot days in spring and autumn.

• Sea and diving · Comino, Gozo dive sites, Għadira, St Peter's Poolbest weather

  Sea is 15 °C (59 °F) in winter and 26–27 °C (79–81 °F) in August; diving runs all year with a wetsuit; boats cancel in strong gregale (north-east) winds.Sea is 59 °F (15 °C) in winter and 79–81 °F (26–27 °C) in August; diving runs all year with a wetsuit; boats cancel in strong gregale (north-east) winds.

• Gozo: Gozo · Whole islandhot

  Mediterranean: mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. July–August often 30 °C (86 °F)+; sea warm from June to October. Spring and autumn are best for walking and diving.Mediterranean: mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. July–August often 86 °F (30 °C)+; sea warm from June to October. Spring and autumn are best for walking and diving.

• Malta Island: Malta Island · whole main islandhot

  July and August are hot and dry, often above 30 °C (86 °F); the sea stays warm into October. Winter is mild but wet and windy.July and August are hot and dry, often above 86 °F (30 °C); the sea stays warm into October. Winter is mild but wet and windy.

• Valletta31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Buġibba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• Cottonera33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Għajnsielem33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 1 rain days
• Marsaxlokk30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 0 rain days
• Mdina33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Mellieħa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain days
• Mosta31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Northern Harbor of Malta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 1 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 1 rain days
• Qawra33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• Rabat33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain days
• San Ġwann33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Southern Harbor of Malta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• St. Julian's33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• Victoria31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 0 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 0 rain days
• Xaghra31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 2 rain days
• Xlendi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• Żabbar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days
• Żejtun33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 2 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Malta Jazz Festival (check) check

  Mid-July (check) · Valletta

  Evening concerts.

Crowds · Malta

High

Prices · Malta

High

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Rated best or good this month

• Sea and diving

  Best weather of the year (Comino, Gozo dive sites, Għadira, St Peter's Pool)

• Buġibba

  Best months: May–Oct

• Mellieħa

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Qawra

  Best months: May–Oct

• St. Julian's

  Best months: May–Oct (warm, sea‑ready)

• Xlendi

  Best months: Apr–Oct

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• Valletta

  Hot; little shade at midday.