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Qawra
- Day
- 17.6°C
- Sea
- 16.1°C
- Sun
- 8.3h
- Rain days
- 4
Your April weather guide
Weather in Malta in April
April is a good month for Malta if you want mild weather for spending time outdoors rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime temperatures of 17°C suit walking, while nights at 14°C call for a light jacket. The catch is the sea: at 16°C, it is chilly for leisurely swimming. Choose April if comfortable daytime exploring matters more to you than reliable heat or long sessions in the water.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 17.3°Cacross 4 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 14.2°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 16.1°Ccold for swimming
- Rainy days
- 3days1 mm or more
Malta, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Malta in April
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
Malta destinations ranked for April
All 4 places we track in Malta, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qawra | 17.6°C | 14.4°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 h | 4 | 3 h 18 min |
| 2 | Sliema | 17.4°C | 14.3°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 h | 3 | 3 h 18 min |
| 3 | Valletta | 17.3°C | 14.2°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 h | 3 | 3 h 18 min |
| 4 | Mellieha | 17.0°C | 13.7°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 h | 4 | 3 h 18 min |
4 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
April climate overview
Daytime highs across Malta in April run from 17.0°C (Mellieha) to 17.6°C (Qawra). Days over 25°C are rare anywhere in Malta in April. Nights average 14.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Mellieha fall to 12°C or below.
Rainfall in April
Expect around 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) in April, with Sliema the driest (3 days) and Mellieha the wettest (4 days). The wettest April at Qawra between 1991 and 2020 was 1994 with 78 mm; the driest was 1993 with 0 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 16.1°C around Malta in April - warmest at Qawra (16.1°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 12.9 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
April against the rest of the year in Malta
April is the 8th warmest month of the twelve in Malta. It is 1.8°C warmer than March and 3.2°C warmer in May. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest February (14°C).
Which part of Malta in April?
- Most sunshine: Qawra, 8.3 h a day.
- Driest: Sliema, about 3 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Qawra, 16°C.
- Hottest: Qawra, 18°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Mellieha, 17°C.
What to pack for Malta in April
Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 17°C; a light jumper for evenings (14°C at night).
Similar weather elsewhere in April
Within 1.5°C of Malta's April daytime average: Marbella (19°C, sea 16°C), Saranda (19°C, sea 16°C), Madeira (18°C, sea 18°C), La Palma (18°C, sea 20°C), Rhodes (18°C, sea 17°C). See the full ranking for April.
Which part of Malta is best in April?
Qawra has the warmest daytime average at 18°C, so it has a slight edge if warmth is your priority. Sliema, Valletta and Mellieha all average 17°C, making the temperature difference too small to dominate your choice. Sliema and Valletta have a modest advantage for dry weather, with 3 rainy days compared with 4 in Qawra and Mellieha. That is not enough to guarantee a drier stay, but it may help if you are undecided. Nights average 14°C and the sea is 16°C across these destinations, so changing your base will not give you warmer evenings or more comfortable swimming.
What to pack and how to plan your days
With an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine a day and 3 rainy days across April, Malta offers a useful balance for an outdoor-focused holiday. Keep plans flexible rather than assuming every day will be dry. Pack light layers for daytime, a jacket for evenings and a light waterproof for showers. Sunshine does not mean summer heat: the daytime average is comfortable for walking, but sitting outside after dark may feel cool. Plan swimming as an optional extra rather than the centre of your trip. If you mainly want to spend time outdoors without relying on hot weather, April is a sensible choice.
A little more detail
Malta in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Malta in April?
Qawra is the warmest of the 4 places we track in Malta in April with an average high of 17.6°C; Mellieha is the coolest at 17.0°C.
Is the sea warm in Malta in April?
Not really: the warmest sea we track in Malta in April is 16.1°C at Qawra, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.
Is Malta warmer than London in April?
Yes. Malta averages 17°C by day in April, compared with 14°C in London. That makes it a milder option, but not a hot-weather destination at this time of year. Bring layers rather than packing only summer clothes.
Is the sea warm enough to swim in April?
The sea averages 16°C in Qawra, Sliema, Valletta and Mellieha. That will feel chilly to many travellers, especially for a long swim. April is better suited to those who see swimming as optional than those wanting warm-water bathing.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 4 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C