#1Warm
Qawra
- Day
- 23.4°C
- Sea
- 23.8°C
- Sun
- 6.5h
- Rain days
- 7
Your October weather guide
Weather in Malta in October
Yes, October is a good month for Malta if you want warm days and a sea that still suits swimming, rather than guaranteed dry weather. Average daytime temperatures of 23°C make being outside comfortable, while nights stay mild at 20°C and the sea averages 24°C. The catch is rain, so keep your plans flexible. There is little temperature difference between the destinations here: choosing your base is more about your preferences than finding extra warmth.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 23.1°Cacross 4 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 20.2°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 23.8°Cwarm enough to swim
- Rainy days
- 7days1 mm or more
Malta, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in Malta in October
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
Malta destinations ranked for October
All 4 places we track in Malta, ordered by daytime high.
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| # | Destination | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qawra | 23.4°C | 20.4°C | 23.8°C | 6.5 h | 7 | 3 h 18 min |
| 2 | Sliema | 23.2°C | 20.3°C | 23.7°C | 6.5 h | 7 | 3 h 18 min |
| 3 | Valletta | 23.1°C | 20.2°C | 23.8°C | 6.5 h | 7 | 3 h 18 min |
| 4 | Mellieha | 22.8°C | 19.7°C | 23.8°C | 6.5 h | 7 | 3 h 18 min |
4 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.
October climate overview
Daytime highs across Malta in October run from 22.8°C (Mellieha) to 23.4°C (Qawra). Even in Qawra only 22% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 20.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Mellieha fall to 17°C or below.
Rainfall in October
Expect around 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) in October, with Qawra the driest (7 days) and Mellieha the wettest (7 days). The wettest October at Qawra between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 with 130 mm; the driest was 2001 with 0 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 23.8°C around Malta in October - warmest at Qawra (23.8°C). That is comfortable for swimming.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 11.1 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
October against the rest of the year in Malta
October is the 5th warmest month of the twelve in Malta. It is 2.8°C cooler than September and 3.5°C cooler in November. The hottest month here is August (28°C) and the coolest February (14°C).
Which part of Malta in October?
- Most sunshine: Qawra, 6.5 h a day.
- Driest: Qawra, about 7 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Qawra, 24°C.
- Hottest: Qawra, 23°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Mellieha, 23°C.
What to pack for Malta in October
Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a light waterproof for the odd shower; swimwear - the sea is 24°C.
Similar weather elsewhere in October
Within 1.5°C of Malta's October daytime average: Bermuda (25°C, sea 26°C), Tenerife (25°C, sea 24°C), Hammamet (24°C, sea 24°C), Alanya (24°C, sea 25°C), Kusadasi (24°C, sea 21°C). See the full ranking for October.
Which part of Malta should you choose?
Qawra, Sliema and Valletta have a slight advantage if keeping rain disruption down is your priority: each averages 6 rainy days, compared with 7 in Mellieha. That is a small gap, not a reason to rule Mellieha out. All have the same average daytime temperature of 23°C, nights of 20°C and sea temperature of 24°C. Although Qawra ranks as the hottest and Mellieha as the coolest, those labels do not translate into a meaningful difference at whole-degree precision. For an October stay, there is no clear temperature winner, and changing your base will not remove the need for a wet-weather alternative.
What to pack and how to plan your days
Pack light clothing for daytime, swimwear if you want to use the sea, and a light layer for evenings or your own comfort. With average nights at 20°C, this is not a month to plan around cold evenings. A waterproof jacket is sensible, though: Malta averages 7 rainy days in October, so a fixed schedule of outdoor plans leaves less room to adjust. Average sunshine of 6.5 hours gives you a useful expectation, not a promise of clear skies all day. Keep swimming and longer outdoor outings flexible, and use the warmer part of the day according to how comfortable you find the heat.
A little more detail
Malta in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in Malta in October?
Qawra is the warmest of the 4 places we track in Malta in October with an average high of 23.4°C; Mellieha is the coolest at 22.8°C.
Is the sea warm in Malta in October?
The sea averages 22°C or more at Qawra (24°C), Sliema (24°C), Valletta (24°C), Mellieha (24°C) in October.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in October?
At an average of 24°C, the sea should feel comfortable for many swimmers. That average is the same in Qawra, Sliema, Valletta and Mellieha, so there is no sea-temperature advantage between them. Rain may still affect when you choose to swim.
How warm is Malta compared with London in October?
Malta averages 23°C by day, compared with London's 15°C, making it a noticeably warmer choice for time outdoors. It is not guaranteed to stay at that average: in Qawra, 22% of days exceed 25°C, so allow for some warmer afternoons.
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