Malta in September

Warmest sea of the year; Victory Day regatta (8 Sep) and Independence Day (21 Sep).

No other month rates higher than September for Malta in this guide.

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

  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 islandbest weather

  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 islandbest weather

  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.

• Valletta28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 4 rain days
• Buġibba30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Cottonera29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
• Għajnsielem30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Marsaxlokk28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
• Mdina29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 3 rain days
• Mellieħa30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
• Mosta28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
• Northern Harbor of Malta30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 4 rain days
• Qawra30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Rabat30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain days
• San Ġwann29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
• Southern Harbor of Malta30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• St. Julian's30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Victoria28 °C (82 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 3 rain days
• Xaghra28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain days
• Xlendi30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Żabbar30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain days
• Żejtun30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 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.

• Victory Day (Our Lady of Victories)

  8 Sep

  Regatta in the Grand Harbour; festas in Senglea, Naxxar and Mellieħa.

• Independence Day

  21 Sep

  Offices closed; ceremonies in Floriana.

Crowds · Malta

High

Prices · Malta

High

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Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Malta, side by side.

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Rated best or good this month

• Malta and Gozo (land)

  Best weather of the year (Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, Victoria)

• Sea and diving

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

• Valletta

  Warm; still busy.

• Buġibba

  Best months: May–Oct

• Cottonera

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Għajnsielem

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

• Marsaxlokk

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best)

• Mdina

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Mellieħa

  Best months: Apr–Oct

• Mosta

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Northern Harbor of Malta

  Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

• Qawra

  Best months: May–Oct