Best time: May to September

Malta from Birmingham: plan your island escape

Malta from Birmingham is a straightforward island connection for travellers wanting sea views, historic towns and an easy base. Choose your dates around the seasonal weather, choose a pace that suits your group, and compare current flight options before building the rest of your holiday.

In Malta, the best time for a trip is May to September, with daytime highs up to 28 °C.

7 days in Malta in July, Culture, from London Gatwick on your own

Plan a trip

Best time to go: May to September
Daytime high in August: 28 °C
Flight from London Gatwick, nonstop: about 2 h 58

Malta at a glance

What’s the vibe?: Malta suits a holiday built around a short stay and a clear daily rhythm. Valletta gives you a strong start, with narrow streets, fortified viewpoints and access to the coast.
Best time to go: In Malta, the best time for a trip is May to September, with daytime highs up to 28 °C.
How to get there?: From London Gatwick, you can be in Malta in about 2 h 58.
What else to know?: Start by checking flight options from Birmingham and comparing the practical details that shape the rest of the holiday. The page can show current partner prices in your preferred language and currency, so you can judge the connection alongside your accommodation choices rather than planning each part in isolation.

What makes a Malta holiday from Birmingham work?

Malta suits a holiday built around a short stay and a clear daily rhythm. Valletta gives you a strong start, with narrow streets, fortified viewpoints and access to the coast. From there, day trips can reach Mdina, the Three Cities, Gozo and the island’s beach areas without requiring a complicated change of accommodation.

The flight from Birmingham is the starting point, not the whole itinerary. Think about what you want from each day before choosing the first hotel. A stay in Valletti suits sightseeing, while Sliema and St Julian’s provide a convenient base for waterfront evenings, dining and excursions around the island.

Add your airport transfer to the plan so the first day begins with a clear route from your home to the departure point and onward to your accommodation.

Choose Malta for the season that suits your holiday

Spring brings a comfortable balance of warmth and manageable conditions. March has daytime temperatures around 16 °C and sunshine hours of 8, while April reaches 17 °C with 9 sunshine hours. These figures suit sightseeing days, walks through Mdina and evenings spent around the waterfront.

Summer is the warmest period, with July and August reaching daytime temperatures of 27 °C and 28 °C. July records 13 sunshine hours, making it a good choice for travellers who want long outdoor days. Pace the island carefully, leave time for shade and plan the most energetic visits around the morning.

Autumn can work well for a more relaxed island break. September offers 26 °C by day and 25 °C at night, with 9 sunshine hours. October and November are wetter, so a plan that includes museums, food experiences and flexible travel days gives the weather more useful options.

A seven day Malta route for your first visit

Begin in Valletta and give the city a proper day. Walk the Upper Barrakka Gardens, explore the lanes around St John’s Co-Cathedral and finish near the waterfront. Keep the first evening simple, with a meal close to your accommodation and an early start for the island routes ahead.

Vallettai

Mdinai

Use the next day for Mdina and the surrounding countryside. Mdina is a good place to slow the pace, with narrow streets, local food and views across the island. Add a coastal stop or a short walk nearby rather than filling every hour with another distant attraction.

A later day can cover the Three Cities, including Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. This area provides a strong contrast with Valletta and makes an easy day out from the capital. For a balanced holiday, use the map to place the main stops first, then add a swim or a relaxed evening near the water.

Vallettai

Mdinai

Malta from Birmingham

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Your trip in Malta

27 °C by day in July
from London Gatwick about 2 h 58

Day 1
Arrival in Valletta
Flight from London Gatwick in 2 h 58, direct. Settle in, first evening by the harbour or in the centre.
Day 2
Cominotto
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 3
Fungus Rock
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 4
Saint Paul’s Islands
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 5
On to Mdina
A new base for the next few days; explore Mdina on foot.
Day 6
Manoel Island
Start early; bring water and sturdy shoes.
Day 7
Last morning and flight home
One last walk, then back to London Gatwick.

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Weather and climate in Malta

The warmest month is August, with 28 °C by day and 26 °C at night. The sunniest month is July, with 13 hours of sun a day.

Climate by month
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day °C	16	15	16	17	20	24	27	28	26	24	21	17
Night °C	14	14	14	16	18	22	25	26	25	22	19	16
Sun h/day	5	7	8	9	11	12	13	11	9	7	6	5
Rain days	11	9	8	5	4	2	1	3	8	11	12	10

Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Weather in Malta month by month

January16 °C
February15 °C
March16 °C
April17 °C
May20 °C
June24 °C
July27 °C
August28 °C
September26 °C
October24 °C
November21 °C
December17 °C

Malta through the year

August is the hottest month at 28 °C, while February drops to 15 °C. July is the driest with 1 rain days and November the wettest with 12. July brings the most sun, around 13 hours daily.

Comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs between the low twenties and about thirty degrees, comes in May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

January: 16 °C, 11 rain days, 5 h of sun
February: 15 °C, 9 rain days, 7 h of sun
March: 16 °C, 8 rain days, 8 h of sun
April: 17 °C, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
May: 20 °C, 4 rain days, 11 h of sun
June: 24 °C, 2 rain days, 12 h of sun
July: 27 °C, 1 rain day, 13 h of sun
August: 28 °C, 3 rain days, 11 h of sun
September: 26 °C, 8 rain days, 9 h of sun
October: 24 °C, 11 rain days, 7 h of sun
November: 21 °C, 12 rain days, 6 h of sun
December: 17 °C, 10 rain days, 5 h of sun

Busy and quiet months in Malta

Monthly search volumes put the peak for Malta in January and the low point in December.

A day in Malta in May

Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 20 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 18 °C: a terrace dinner works.

What to pack for Malta

For August, plan for heat: 28 °C in the day, 26 °C after dark, 3 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

Light, breathable clothes for the day
Sun hat and sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
A warm layer for the evenings
Comfortable walking shoes
A travel adapter for your chargers

Getting there

The quickest way is from London Gatwick: you're in Malta in about 2 h 58 on a direct flight. Direct flights leave from 9 UK airports. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), 6 miles away.

MLAMalta International Airport6 miles to the destination

Flight times from UK airports
From	Flight time	To	Direct flight
London Gatwick LGW	about 2 h 58	MLA	Direct
London Heathrow LHR	about 3 h 01	MLA	Direct
London Stansted STN	about 3 h 01	MLA	Direct
London Luton LTN	about 3 h 03	MLA	Direct
Bristol BRS	about 3 h 08	MLA	Direct
Birmingham BHX	about 3 h 11	MLA	Direct
Manchester MAN	about 3 h 17	MLA	Direct
Edinburgh EDI	about 3 h 36	MLA	Direct
Glasgow GLA	about 3 h 38	MLA	Direct

Flight times estimated from the distance, direct routes from OpenTravelData.

Travel advice for Malta

The current advice on safety, health and entry is published in full by GOV.UK Foreign travel advice. Check it before you book and again shortly before you leave.

Travel advice

Live prices for Malta

Every price for Malta on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.

Add Gozo and the coast without rushing the island

Gozo deserves a separate part of the itinerary rather than a quick addition to a busy Malta schedule. A ferry journey gives you time to change pace, and the island is well suited to a slower day around Victoria, the Citadel or one of its coastal villages. A relaxed pace helps you enjoy the walks and viewpoints.

For beaches and swimming, the northern and eastern coast offer convenient options for a day out. Summer temperatures support long days outside, yet a packed route can make a holiday feel demanding. Put the beach near the middle of the day and move the busier sights to the morning or late afternoon.

Your planner can set a relaxed pace for a travelling group, a balanced pace for couples or a packed pace when you want to see as much as possible. Drag a stop to another day, swap a location and let the plan checker re-order the day after each change.

Practical planning for flights, stays and shared costs

Start by checking flight options from Birmingham and comparing the practical details that shape the rest of the holiday. The page can show current partner prices in your preferred language and currency, so you can judge the connection alongside your accommodation choices rather than planning each part in isolation.

Choose accommodation by location and daily rhythm. Valletti suits travellers who want to walk through the historic centre. Sliema gives easy access to the waterfront and a broader selection of evening options. St Julian’s works well for a holiday that balances sightseeing with a resort-style stay, while Gozo suits a slower final chapter.

HolidayWow keeps flights, stays, tours and transport connected to the plan through partner links. It can also keep a trip budget in your home currency, watch stay and tour prices, and split costs between travelling companions. Share one plan link with roles for viewing, editing, comments and voting.

Make the plan fit your group and your way of travelling

Families benefit from a plan with clear stops, regular breaks and room to adjust. Add dates later if your holiday has firm travel days, and the day cards can show weekday information, live weather and current prices. A packing list and checklist can reflect the month and the climate where you are going.

Couples can use a balanced pace to leave space for a long lunch, a swim and an evening walk. Larger groups can share the plan, comment on suggestions and vote on places. The side-panel assistant understands the selected day, stop or film moment, then changes the trip through the same planning actions.

Dates are optional for the first stage of planning. A month gives you a useful starting point, while later dates make the itinerary more precise. The trip film presents the route, bases and daily stops on the map, giving everyone a shared picture before departure and a simple reference while travelling.

Malta: frequently asked questions

How far is Malta from Birmingham Airport?

Use the live distance shown in your plan when checking the route, and add your airport transfer as part of the door to door itinerary.

Which months are warmest in Malta?

August is the warmest month in the climate data, with daytime temperatures of 28 °C and night temperatures of 26 °C. July and June also suit warm-weather planning, while spring offers a comfortable base for walking and sightseeing.

Can I plan Malta from Birmingham before choosing dates?

Yes. You can start with a month, describe the group and set a holiday pace, then add dates later. Once dates are added, each day card can show its weekday, live weather and current partner prices.

Where should I stay for a first Malta holiday?

Valletti is a strong choice for history and walking, Sliema suits waterfront evenings and easy excursions, and St Julian’s works well for a balanced resort stay. Gozo gives you a slower base for a second phase of the trip.

Can I share a Malta plan with my family or friends?

Yes. One link opens the same plan, with roles for viewing and editing. Companions can comment, vote and help shape the route, while the budget and cost splitting features help keep shared decisions organised.

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