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Malta
Malta in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malta in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Malta in May?
- Sliema is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 24°C (74°F) in May; Rabat is the coolest at 23°C (73°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Malta in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at San Pawl il-Bahar (19°C (65°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
24°
Sliema
Coolest
23°
Rabat
Driest
8 mm
San Pawl il-Bahar
Warmest sea
19°
San Pawl il-Bahar
May in Malta ranges from 23°C (73°F) in Rabat to 24°C (74°F) in Sliema — a spread of 1 degrees across the country. On average it is 4 °C (7 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, and Mosta.
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 23° | 15° | 8 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Birkirkara | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Mosta | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Sliema | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Qormi | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Zabbar | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Naxxar | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| San Gwann | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Swieqi | 23° | 15° | 8 mm | 19° | 98 |
| St. Julian's | 23° | 15° | 8 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Msida | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Birżebbuġa | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Fgura | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Rabat | 23° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Gzira | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
| Zejtun | 24° | 15° | 9 mm | 19° | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malta in May?
Average daytime highs range from 23° in Rabat to 24° in Sliema.
Can you swim in Malta in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around San Pawl il-Bahar at about 19°.