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Malta
Malta in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malta in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Malta in August?
- Birkirkara is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 31°C (88°F) in August; San Pawl il-Bahar is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Malta in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at San Pawl il-Bahar (27°C (80°F)), and 16 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
31°
Birkirkara
Coolest
30°
San Pawl il-Bahar
Driest
5 mm
San Pawl il-Bahar
Warmest sea
27°
San Pawl il-Bahar
August in Malta ranges from 30°C (86°F) in San Pawl il-Bahar to 31°C (88°F) in Birkirkara — a spread of 1 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: San Pawl il-Bahar, Swieqi, and St. Julian's.
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 30° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 100 |
| Swieqi | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 100 |
| St. Julian's | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 100 |
| Rabat | 30° | 22° | 6 mm | 27° | 100 |
| Birkirkara | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Mosta | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Sliema | 31° | 23° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Qormi | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Zabbar | 31° | 23° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Naxxar | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| San Gwann | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Msida | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Birżebbuġa | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Fgura | 31° | 23° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Gzira | 31° | 22° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
| Zejtun | 31° | 23° | 5 mm | 27° | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malta in August?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in San Pawl il-Bahar to 31° in Birkirkara.
Can you swim in Malta in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around San Pawl il-Bahar at about 27°.