Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Mellieha in February
Mellieha in February suits a break from the UK winter, but not a holiday built around sunbathing and swimming. Average daytime highs are 14°C, nights fall to around 11°C, and the sea is cold at 15.2°C. Go for time outdoors with layers and flexible plans rather than reliable warmth. It is Mellieha's coolest month, so the appeal is milder daytime weather, not an early taste of summer.
Long-term climate averages for Mellieħa, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Mellieha, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Mellieħa.
- Average daytime high
- 14.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 16°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.1°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.1h
- 57% of 10.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 8
- 52 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 18.8°C
- 2010-02-19
- Record low 1991-2020
- 2.7°C
- 2019-02-23
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 18 min
- 2048 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 12th warmest month of the year in Mellieha. Within Malta it is 4th of 4 (Malta in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Mellieha is 6.1°C warmer by day and 9.1°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Mellieha peaks at 14.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 11.1°C; one night in ten drops to 8.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 18.8°C (2010-02-19) and the coldest night 2.7°C (2019-02-23).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 52 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2015 with 111 mm, the driest 2020 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 70%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.6°C to 15.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:51 and sets about 17:43 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 43%.
Is February a good time to visit Mellieha?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Mellieha on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for getting out, cool for sitting still
Plan to make the most of the middle of the day, when conditions are more comfortable for walking than for sitting outside in light clothing. Even the warmer days tend towards mild rather than hot: the warmest 10% reach 16.2°C or more. A jumper and a jacket are sensible, with something warmer for evenings, since the coldest nights can fall to 8.4°C or below. There is about 6.1 hours of sunshine within 10.7 hours of daylight, giving you scope for outdoor plans without promising constant sun. This suits travellers happy to stay active rather than spend the day beside the water.
Keep plans flexible around rain and a cold sea
Rain is a practical catch rather than a reason to rule February out. With about 8 rainy days, pack a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet weather, and leave room to rearrange outdoor plans. Do not treat the sea as a dependable part of the holiday: at 15.2°C, it is cold, so comfortable, lingering swims are not a realistic expectation. If swimming and warmth are the main reasons for travelling, February is a poor fit. July, June and August are better months overall here; February makes more sense when you are content with a cool-weather break.
A little perspective
Mellieha through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 11.6°C | 16.1°C | 5.2 | 56 | 9 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 14.0°C | 11.1°C | 15.2°C | 6.1 | 52 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 15.1°C | 12.1°C | 15.2°C | 7.2 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| April | 17.0°C | 13.7°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 | 16 | 4 | 0% |
| May | 20.1°C | 16.5°C | 18.5°C | 9.9 | 6 | 2 | 1% |
| Junebest | 24.0°C | 19.9°C | 22.2°C | 12.2 | 3 | 1 | 31% |
| Julybest | 26.8°C | 22.6°C | 25.2°C | 13.7 | 0 | 0 | 89% |
| Augustbest | 27.8°C | 23.7°C | 26.6°C | 12.4 | 3 | 1 | 99% |
| September | 25.6°C | 22.3°C | 25.7°C | 8.9 | 32 | 4 | 66% |
| October | 22.8°C | 19.7°C | 23.8°C | 6.5 | 52 | 7 | 10% |
| November | 19.2°C | 16.4°C | 21.1°C | 5.3 | 69 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 15.9°C | 13.3°C | 18.1°C | 4.9 | 73 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Mellieha in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Mellieha hot in February?
Mellieha is cool in February: the average daytime high is 14.0°C and nights average 11.1°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Mellieha in February?
The sea around Mellieha averages 15.2°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Mellieha in February?
Mellieha sees about 8 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 52 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2015 (111 mm) and the driest was 2020 (1 mm).
How sunny is Mellieha in February?
Mellieha gets around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Mellieha compare with the UK in February?
Mellieha is on average 6.1°C warmer than London by day in February (14.0°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Mellieha?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Mellieha reached 18.8°C on 2010-02-19, and the coldest night dropped to 2.7°C on 2019-02-23.
How much warmer is Mellieha than London in February?
Mellieha's average daytime high is 14°C, compared with London's 7.9°C, a difference of 6.1°C. That is a noticeable improvement for daytime outings, but it still calls for layers rather than a summer wardrobe.
Is Mellieha practical for a short February break from the UK?
The flight from London takes about 3 h 18 min, making it a short-haul option. It suits a short break if you want milder days and accept some rain, rather than needing dependable beach weather.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Mellieħa. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.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