When to go · Malta
Malta in November
Mixed month. First storms; sea still swimmable early in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Malta
- Prices
- Low
- Malta
Verdict
First storms; sea still swimmable early in the month.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- 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.
- JuneGreatBeach season and first festas; Mnarja (29 Jun) in Buskett woods.
- SeptemberGreatWarmest sea of the year; Victory Day regatta (8 Sep) and Independence Day (21 Sep).
Weather in November
- Malta and Gozo (land) · Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, Victoriafine
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 Poolfine
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 islandfine
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 islandfine
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.
- Valletta20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Buġibba22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- Cottonera21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Għajnsielem22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain days
- Marsaxlokk20 °C (68 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 9 rain days
- Mdina21 °C (70 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Mellieħa22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain days
- Mosta20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 9 rain days
- Northern Harbor of Malta22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain days
- Qawra22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
- Rabat22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 5 rain days
- San Ġwann21 °C (70 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Southern Harbor of Malta22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- St. Julian's22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 6 rain days
- Victoria20 °C (68 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 9 rain days
- Xaghra20 °C (68 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain days
- Xlendi22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 7 rain days
- Żabbar22 °C (72 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 5 rain days
- Żejtun22 °C (72 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 7 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 7 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Rain and wind
Whole month · Valletta
The wettest month; ferries may be cancelled.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malta
- Low
- Prices · Malta
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Malta, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Nov: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 1
Apr: 4
November: First storms; sea still swimmable early in the month.
April: Holy Week processions; ideal walking weather; sea still cool.
Malta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best)
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov