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Malta in March

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

Quick answers
Where is it warmest in Malta in March?
Qormi is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (64°F) in March; Rabat is the coolest at 16°C (61°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Malta in March?
Hardly: even the warmest water, at Birkirkara (15°C (60°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Qormi
Coolest
16°
Rabat
Driest
35 mm
San Pawl il-Bahar
Warmest sea
15°
Birkirkara

Qormi is the warm end of Malta in March (18°C (64°F)); Rabat the cool end (16°C (61°F)). On average it is about as warm as February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Birkirkara, Sliema, and Qormi.

Weather in March by city

PlaceDayNightRainSeaScore
Birkirkara 17° 10° 40 mm 15° 69
Sliema 17° 11° 36 mm 15° 69
Qormi 18° 10° 40 mm 15° 69
Zabbar 17° 10° 38 mm 15° 69
San Gwann 17° 10° 39 mm 15° 69
Swieqi 17° 10° 38 mm 15° 69
St. Julian's 17° 11° 37 mm 15° 69
Msida 18° 10° 38 mm 15° 69
Birżebbuġa 18° 11° 38 mm 15° 69
Fgura 18° 10° 38 mm 15° 69
Gzira 18° 11° 37 mm 15° 69
Zejtun 17° 10° 41 mm 15° 69
San Pawl il-Bahar 17° 10° 35 mm 15° 68
Mosta 17° 10° 41 mm 15° 68
Naxxar 17° 10° 42 mm 15° 68
Rabat 16° 10° 40 mm 15° 65

Public holidays in March

  • Feast of St. Joseph
  • Good Friday
  • Freedom Day
Public holidays 2027 →

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta in March?

Average daytime highs range from 16° in Rabat to 18° in Qormi.

Can you swim in Malta in March?

The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Birkirkara at about 15°.