February Weather in Malta - 2024

Malta is a group of Southern European islands located in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast near Libya. It is one of the most populated countries in the world with over 500,000 inhabitants on the small islands. It is a popular location known for historic sites that come from different eras of domination including the Romans, Moors, Knights of Saint John, French and British. These foreign influences have also left traces on the country's ancient culture. Many fortresses, gigantic temples, are all over the island. The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, which is an ancient subterranean complex of halls and burial chambers that dates back around 4000BC, is one of these archeological attractions and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The official language is Maltese, and English is the second official language. Malta is a major tourist destination that attracts tourists from all over the world to its warm climate, several relaxations and recreational areas, and breathtaking architectural and historic monuments that include Heritage sites like, Valletta, and seven megalithic temples.

February weather in Malta

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in February in Malta, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if February is comfortable or humid

Generally, February in Malta will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. During this month the air is quite dry. During the night, it will cool down to around 53°F / 12°C.

Malta has rainy days in February. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches / 48 mm of rain during the whole month.

February weather in Malta in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in February in Malta, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Malta in February

Generally, you can expect in February an average temperature of 57°F / 14°C during the day and an average of 53°F / 12°C during the night. In February, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 60°F / 16°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 48°F / 9°C.

When looking at the whole year, January, February and March are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. And equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 57°F / 14°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 80°F / 27°C. January, February and March are the coldest months, with a temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. When comparing February with the temperature in the month before and after, this is equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. And equal to March, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 60°F / 16°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Malta each month:

- Can you expect rain in February in Malta?

Generally, you can expect about 9 rain days in February, with on average 1.9 inches / 48 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.3 inches / 85 mmmm. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is less than January, which sees around 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain. And a lot more than March, which sees around 0.9 inches / 24 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with around 12 days. When comparing February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which sees around 11 days of rain. And slightly more than March, which sees an average of between 6 and 7 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Malta for February

You can expect in February, the water temperature for Malta to be between 60°F / 16°C and 59°F / 15°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 82°F / 28°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from February with the month before and after, February has a water temperature almost equal to January, with a water temperature of an average of between 62°F / 17°C and 64°F / 18°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from March, that is an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C.

- Can you expect in February a lot of sunny days in Malta

Generally, you can expect around 7 sunny days in February and around 14 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 19 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 7 sunny days. When comparing February with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to January, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. And almost equal to March, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Malta. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 9 cloudy days. June is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days. When comparing February with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to January, with around 9 cloudy days. And almost equal to March, with an average of between 7 and 8 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in February in Malta?

Generally, February in Malta will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Malta to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing February with the month before and after, this is almost equal to January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And almost equal to March, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air)

What to do in Malta in February

• Hal Saflieni Hypogeum: One of the most popular attractions in Malta, the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is an excavated prehistoric burial site.
• St. John's Co-Cathedral: Built in the 16th Century, St. John's Cathedral is a high baroque cathedral.
• Azure Window: Picturesque ocean landscape & collapsed natural arch.
• Hagar Qim: This is a well preserved ancient temple ruins that date back to 3200 BC.
• Mnajdra: The Mnajdra is a popular Megalithic limestone temple complex.
• St George's Basilica: This is a beautiful Church that attracts tourists with marble & gold ornamentation.
• Upper Barrakka Gardens: Nature lovers will be in awe at this scenic garden with panoramic water views.
• The Grandmaster's Palace: This is the former residence of the famous Knights. It now serves as a government building.

Is it humid in Malta in February?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Malta in February. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in February in Malta, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Malta during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of February, you can expect that Malta will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is February a good time to go to Malta?

Trying to answer the question of whether February is a good time to go to Malta is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Malta in February, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In February, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 57°F / 14°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 53°F / 12°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 7 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches / 48 mm of rain during February. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that February in Malta is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Malta in February?

In Malta, it does not rain all day in February. You can expect around 9 rainy days, with on average 1.9 inches / 48 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Malta, there are, on average 7 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days in February. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is February the rainiest month in Malta?

February is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Malta, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 12 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.3 inches / 85 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is February the most sunniest month in Malta?

February is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Malta, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 7 sunny days, and 14 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. June is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

More information about Malta

Weather in Malta in other months

• Weather in Malta for January
• Weather in Malta for March
• Weather in Malta for April
• Weather in Malta for May
• Weather in Malta for June
• Weather in Malta for July
• Weather in Malta for August
• Weather in Malta for September
• Weather in Malta for October
• Weather in Malta for November
• Weather in Malta for December

What to do in Malta for each month

• What to do in January in Malta
• What to do in February in Malta
• What to do in March in Malta
• What to do in April in Malta
• What to do in May in Malta
• What to do in June in Malta
• What to do in July in Malta
• What to do in August in Malta
• What to do in September in Malta
• What to do in October in Malta
• What to do in November in Malta
• What to do in December in Malta