Victoria in August

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), Dec–Feb (many places shut).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatInside Victoria's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• OctoberGreatInside Victoria's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• AprilGreatInside Victoria's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
• MayGreatInside Victoria's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

• VictoriaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 1 day
• Malta and Gozo (land), Malta · 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.

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.

• Santa Marija big impact

  15 Aug · Malta

  Festas in several villages and Victoria; ferries to Gozo packed.

Crowds · Malta overall

High

Prices · Malta overall

High

Malta overall: Peak heat and prices; Santa Marija (15 Aug) festas; Comino packed.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

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

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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