Malta in May
Warm at 25 °C by day and 16 °C at night with two rainy days, one of the best months nationwide; 1 May is a public holiday and the village festa season starts at the end of the month.
Is May a good time to visit Malta?
May sits mid-range in Malta — around 65/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.
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Malta: tours and tickets in Valletta, from our booking partner.
Free cancellationThree Cities Tour
from€40
Valletta Free Tour
Free cancellationMdina and Dingli Cliffs Day trip
from€36
Free cancellationGozo Day Trip
from€80
Free cancellationValletta Guided Tour
from€20
Free cancellationHagar Qim Temples & Blue Grotto Tour
from€36
What closes and what fills up in May
- Workers’ Day (1 May)
- Village festa season begins (late May)
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How May compares across the year
Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Malta?
May sits mid-range in Malta — around 65/100 nationally. January is noticeably calmer.
How busy is Malta in May?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Malta sits near 65/100 in May. The calmest of them is Valletta.
What is the weather like in Malta in May?
Expect average highs near 25°C and lows near 16°C, with roughly 2 wet days — though Malta varies by region.