Malta weather in May
In May, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 20°C by day and 18°C at night, and the sea is about 19°C. On average 17 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 3°C warmer than in April, and in June days average 24°C.
It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cool, swimming only for the hardy.
Warmest resorts in Malta in May
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Birkirkara | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Sliema | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Zabbar | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Birżebbuġa | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Rabat | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Mellieha | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Zurrieq | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Siggiewi | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Valletta | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
| Victoria | 20°C | 18°C | 19°C | 17 mm |
Malta weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Malta in May?
In May, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 20°C by day and 18°C at night, and the sea is about 19°C. On average 17 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.
What is the sea temperature in Malta in May?
About 19°C on average. The warmest water is in San Pawl il-Bahar (19°C).
Where is it warmest in Malta in May?
The warmest place is San Pawl il-Bahar (20°C by day), followed by Birkirkara (20°C) and Sliema (20°C).
Does it rain in Malta in May?
On average 17 mm of rain falls in the month. Rain happens, but usually in short showers.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.