#1Hot
Qawra
- Day
- 27.5°C
- Sea
- 25.2°C
- Sun
- 13.7h
- Rain days
- 0
Your July weather guide
Weather in Malta in July
July is a good month for Malta if you want warm sea swimming and reliably dry weather, rather than cool conditions for walking all day. Average temperatures reach 27°C by day and stay at 23°C at night, while the sea averages 25°C. The catch is the limited relief after sunset: this suits travellers happy with sustained warmth. There is little weather advantage in choosing one destination over another, so focus on how you want to spend your days.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 27.2°Cacross 4 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 23.2°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 25.3°Cwarm enough to swim
- Rainy days
- 0days1 mm or more
Malta, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Malta in July
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
Malta destinations ranked for July
All 4 places we track in Malta, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qawra | 27.5°C | 23.3°C | 25.2°C | 13.7 h | 0 | 3 h 18 min |
| 2 | Sliema | 27.3°C | 23.5°C | 25.3°C | 13.7 h | 0 | 3 h 18 min |
| 3 | Valletta | 27.2°C | 23.4°C | 25.3°C | 13.7 h | 0 | 3 h 18 min |
| 4 | Mellieha | 26.8°C | 22.6°C | 25.2°C | 13.7 h | 0 | 3 h 18 min |
4 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
July climate overview
Daytime highs across Malta in July run from 26.8°C (Mellieha) to 27.5°C (Qawra). In Qawra about 95% of July days reach 25°C. Nights average 23.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Mellieha fall to 21°C or below.
Rainfall in July
Expect around 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) in July, with Sliema the driest (0 days) and Qawra the wettest (0 days). The wettest July at Qawra between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 with 2 mm; the driest was 1991 with 0 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 25.3°C around Malta in July - warmest at Sliema (25.3°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 13.7 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 14.2 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
July against the rest of the year in Malta
July is the 2nd warmest month of the twelve in Malta. It is 2.8°C warmer than June and 0.9°C warmer in August. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest February (14°C).
Which part of Malta in July?
- Most sunshine: Qawra, 13.7 h a day.
- Driest: Sliema, about 0 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Sliema, 25°C.
- Hottest: Qawra, 28°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Mellieha, 27°C.
What to pack for Malta in July
Based on the averages: summer clothes for the day; swimwear - the sea is 25°C.
Similar weather elsewhere in July
Within 1.5°C of Malta's July daytime average: Punta Cana (29°C, sea 28°C), Malaga (29°C, sea 22°C), Parga (29°C, sea 25°C), Antigua (29°C, sea 28°C), Milan (29°C). See the full ranking for July.
What to expect from a July day
Plan active time for the morning and leave room for shade around midday. Malta's average daytime temperature of 27°C is warmer than London's 22°C in July, and 13.7 hours of sunshine make sun protection a daily priority. Lightweight clothing, a hat and regular drinks are sensible choices; accommodation with cooling is also worth prioritising given the warm nights. The average of 0 rainy days means rain is unlikely to shape your plans, though it is not a guarantee of completely dry weather. July is a stronger choice for swimming and relaxed outdoor time than for travellers who prefer cool conditions throughout the day.
Which part of Malta should you choose?
Qawra is the warmest option in the figures, averaging 28°C by day, with 95% of days above 25°C. Choose it if warmth is a priority, but not if you are hoping for a cooler base. Mellieha is listed as the coolest at 27°C, although Sliema and Valletta share that daytime average, so the difference is small. Sliema stays warmer overnight at 24°C, compared with 23°C in the other destinations, which may matter if warm bedrooms bother you. All have a sea temperature of 25°C and average 0 rainy days. For swimming or avoiding rain, these figures give no destination a clear advantage.
A little more detail
Malta in July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Malta in July?
Qawra is the warmest of the 4 places we track in Malta in July with an average high of 27.5°C; Mellieha is the coolest at 26.8°C.
Is the sea warm in Malta in July?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Qawra (25°C), Sliema (25°C), Valletta (25°C), Mellieha (25°C) in July.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in July?
The sea averages 25°C in Qawra, Sliema, Valletta and Mellieha, making July a good fit for travellers who prefer warm-water swimming. There is no temperature advantage between these destinations, so sea warmth need not decide where you stay.
Does Malta cool down much at night in July?
Evenings remain warm, with average nights of 23°C across Malta and 24°C in Sliema. Expect only limited cooling after the daytime warmth. Light evening clothing is a sensible starting point, and room cooling is worth checking if heat affects your sleep.
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