Weather in Malta in September

Beautiful To Swim To Cool Down - But Humid

The weather in Malta in September is very hot at this time. A great time to be in Malta! Long days, sunbathing, long hot evenings, cruises. The ideal time for your summer holiday with shorts, t-shirts, sandals or flipflops.

A Glance Of What To Expect During This Month

• Malta in September, what is the weather like?
  
• Should I come during September?
• What should I pack and wear for visiting Malta during September?
• What are the practical things to do during September?
• Top tours for the month of September.
• What are our thoughts on this month?

Balluta Bay in St Julian’s, Malta

Weather Information For Malta in September

• 🔥 Record High: 39°C (109°F)
• ❄️ Record Low: 15°C (60°F)
• 🌡️ Highest Daily Average: 29°C (83°F)
• ❄️ Lowest Daily Average: 22°C (97°F)
• ☀️ UV Index: 6 to 7
• 🌧️ Rainfall: 65mm (2.56")

Sunshine Hours and Daylight

• 🕖 Daylight Hours of Sunshine: 9.0
• 🌅 Sunrise: 1st September - 06:33 | 30th September - 06:56
• 🌇 Sunset: 1st September - 19:29 | 30th September - 18:46

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Is September The Best Time To Come To Malta?

Well September is typically the end of tourist season as summer starts to come to an end. The weather during this time is up and down. It can be beautiful one day and on another day it can be a stormy day normally stretching for a couple of days. If you are looking for a time when the island will be quieter and the weather is still good, than now is the time.

Is it the best Month to visit Malta?

September in Malta beings with it a slow reduction of heat from the intense August. A great ideal month to come for a relaxing and exploration holiday. The month is still very ideal for summer warmth combined with cultural vibrancy.

✅ Reasons to Visit in September:

• 🌤️ Pleasant Temperatures: Daytime average 28°C (82°F), perfect for outdoor activities.
• 🌊 Warm Sea: During the summer months, the Mediterranean Sea retains its warmth.
• 🎉 Cultural Events: Victory Day 8th September with traditional regatta at Grand Harbour.
• ✈️ Malta International Airshow: A trilling event held during September of every year.
• 🌅 Extended Daylight: Approximately 12 hours of daylight allow for ample exploration time.

❌ Reasons September Might Not Be Ideal:

• 🌧️ Increased Rainfall: The average of 36mm over 4 days.
• 🌬️ Humidity: Humidity and warm temperatures can make weather feel hotter.
• 👥 Tourist Presence: Popular tourist spots can still be crowded, even during this month.

What Should I Pack & Wear?

• You need only summer clothes. Good clothes changes to get you by your holiday. If you sweat a lot bring extra changes. Humidity at this time of the year is high.
• For the beach you will need swim wear, flip-flops, sunglasses, a hat and a beach umbrella if you intend to stay many hours sunbathing alternating from direct sunlight to a cover. Mind you under an umbrella you will still get a moderate tan and so sunscreen should still be applied.
• You do not need any cardigans or jackets, use light weight natural fabrics. More important to have a hat, wear plenty of sunscreen.

Things To Do In Malta During September

• September is still beautiful for swimming. Unless there are no storms the temperatures are better and staying at the beach is even nicer.
• The beaches at this time start to be less frequented and so can be more enjoyable. Visit the sandy beaches of Paradise Bay, Golden Bay, Ghadira Bay. Rocky coastline of St. Thomas Bay, Zonqor Point.
• Enjoy a Maltese folklore nights at the open air Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens at Siggiewi.

A traditional street in Birgu

• Enjoy several day cruises such as a Comino boat trip, Gozo and Comino boat trip. With these trips you visit the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, and Gozo.
• Plenty of time to swim and sunbathe in an incredible different relaxing atmosphere.
• Although just mentioned above Gozo deserves to be visited alone for at least a day. The hop on hop off is ideal for this as the buses circulate around all the important sites and beaches.
• Glamour at the illuminated and decorated churches, streets. You can also see Maltese houses with their main door open and all lit up and decorated at their best.
• A visit to the capital Victoria and the Cittadella the ancient fortified city at the top of the hill in Gozo with its commanding skyline and military architecture. This is part of one of the sightseeing bus stops outside the old city walls.
• Here are more things to do in August while here on holiday.

events You Can Enjoy in September

• Village feast - The unique way of celebrating the patron saint of the village, only found in Malta. See details for an evening tour.
• Żejt iż-Żejtun - in celebration of the olive picking season and the pressing of olives for oil, the event will be held in the town of Żejtun.
• Qala International Folk Festival in Gozo - Celebrates global folk music, dance, traditions, costumes, and culture.

A Cozy Treat at Cafes and pastry shops

• Lunchtime delight - Enjoy toasted sandwiches, ftira, and Maltese desserts right by the sea at Bugibba cafeterias.
• Soak in café culture - Enjoy fig and almond pastries in the quiet corner of Mdina's timeless charm while sipping espresso.
• Pastries and Tea - Enjoy picturesque Victoria, Gozo, at a town square café where locals enjoy cakes and tea.
• Seaside Treat - Top off a swimming day in Malta with granita, pies, and baked goods at Sliema's cafés.

Paradise Bay Hotel, Cirkewwa, Malta

Top Tours In Malta For September

Quick September Weather Malta Thoughts

Even though this month is very warm dry and sunny a bad storm could be with us but mostly fantastic hot weather.

In general around eight days during September is generally thundery with moderate downpour. Everyone in Malta is glad to have the first rain after the heat of the last three months.

The temperatures are still strong enough to let you swim. The sea temperature is slightly less than that in August but still warm enough for swimming although the temperatures of the air starts dropping.

Everyone is still at the beach. But as the weeks pass the Maltese tend to decrease their beach visits.

Mdina, the former capital city of Malta, is known as the Silent City

Schools start last days of September and latest beginning October. By the end of the month the beaches are empty of locals but not of tourists.

Daylight average of 9 hours, early sunrise and late sunset days start getting shorter although you will not notice, but sunset is earlier. By 21:00 at night it will be almost dark.

On the other hand it is a relief that temperatures drop from the last months. At this time of the year it gets a bit more humid as the seasons start to change.

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By Albert and Benjamin Magro