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Malta in April

Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malta in April — compared across the country’s main destinations.

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Malta in April?
Sliema is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 20°C (67°F) in April; Rabat is the coolest at 19°C (65°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Malta in April?
Hardly: even the warmest water, at Sliema (16°C (61°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
20°
Sliema
Coolest
19°
Rabat
Driest
21 mm
San Pawl il-Bahar
Warmest sea
16°
Sliema

Sliema is the warm end of Malta in April (20°C (67°F)); Rabat the cool end (19°C (65°F)). On average it is 2 °C (4 °F) warmer than March. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Sliema, Zabbar, and Fgura.

Weather in April by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Sliema 20° 12° 22 mm 16° 82
Zabbar 20° 12° 22 mm 16° 82
Fgura 20° 12° 22 mm 16° 82
Zejtun 20° 12° 22 mm 16° 82
Birkirkara 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
Mosta 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
Qormi 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
Naxxar 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
San Gwann 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
Swieqi 19° 12° 22 mm 16° 81
St. Julian's 19° 12° 22 mm 16° 81
Msida 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
Birżebbuġa 19° 12° 23 mm 16° 81
Gzira 19° 12° 24 mm 16° 81
San Pawl il-Bahar 19° 12° 21 mm 16° 79
Rabat 19° 11° 24 mm 16° 78

Public holidays in April

No nationwide public holidays this month.

Public holidays 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta in April?

Average daytime highs range from 19° in Rabat to 20° in Sliema.

Can you swim in Malta in April?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Sliema at about 16°.