Weather in Malta in February

February climate overview

Daytime highs across Malta in February run from 14.0°C (Mellieha) to 14.6°C (Qawra). Days over 25°C are rare anywhere in Malta in February. Nights average 11.5°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Mellieha fall to 8°C or below.

Rainfall in February

Expect around 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) in February, with Mellieha the driest (8 days) and Qawra the wettest (8 days). The wettest February at Qawra between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 103 mm; the driest was 2020 with 1 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 15.2°C around Malta in February - warmest at Qawra (15.2°C). That is cold for swimming without a wetsuit.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 10.7 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

February against the rest of the year in Malta

February is the 12th warmest month of the twelve in Malta. It is 0.2°C cooler than January and 1.1°C warmer in March. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest February (14°C).

Which part of Malta in February?

• Most sunshine: Qawra, 6.1 h a day.
• Driest: Mellieha, about 8 rainy days.
• Warmest sea: Qawra, 15°C.
• Hottest: Qawra, 15°C by day.
• Coolest (better for walking and cities): Mellieha, 14°C.

What to pack for Malta in February

Based on the averages: proper layers and a jacket - daytime highs average only 14°C; a warm layer for evenings, when it drops to around 12°C; a rain jacket - roughly 8 wet days.

Similar weather elsewhere in February

Within 1.5°C of Malta's February daytime average: Alicante (16°C, sea 14°C), Limassol (16°C, sea 17°C), Benidorm (16°C, sea 14°C), Malaga (16°C, sea 15°C), Hammamet (15°C, sea 15°C). See the full ranking for February.

Which part of Malta is warmest?

Qawra has the warmest daytime average at 15°C, making it the marginally warmer choice if temperature is your deciding factor. Sliema, Valletta and Mellieha all average 14°C by day, so there is little reason to choose between them on daytime warmth alone. Mellieha has the coolest nights at 11°C, compared with 12°C in the other destinations. All have 8 rainy days and a sea temperature of 15°C, so changing your base will not offer a drier average or warmer water. Choose Qawra for that slight warmth advantage, but expect broadly similar clothing and flexible outdoor plans wherever you stay.

What to pack and how to plan your days

With 8 rainy days, February calls for a waterproof jacket and plans you can rearrange rather than a fixed outdoor schedule. Average sunshine of 6.1 hours leaves scope for time outside, but does not promise a clear day throughout. Pack layers that are easy to remove when you feel warmer and put back on as the day cools. Comfortable footwear that can cope with wet conditions is more useful than packing mainly for the beach. Evenings remain cool enough for an outer layer, and daytime temperatures favour walking over lying out in swimwear. Treat sunny spells as an opportunity, not a guarantee.