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Malta in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Malta in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Malta in March 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Malta in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 11 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 3 rainy days in the month and around 29 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malta has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Malta in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malta for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +57°F with a maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +50°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +63°F.

Is Malta warm or cold in March?

Malta is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +55°F to +55°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Malta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malta in March

Malta weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+59°F+59°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+45°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+79°F+88°F
Rainfall
45 mm29 mm15 mm
Wind
6 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
73%76%79%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
81113
Cloudy days
151715
Rainy days
532
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +59°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 45 mm to 29 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 6 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 8 to 11.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Malta in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Malta is gradually decreasing during March, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Malta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 27 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malta wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Malta?

This is the weather in Malta in March 2023:
1 March
☁️
+55°F
2 March
☁️
+55°F
3 March
☁️
+57°F
4 March
☀️
+59°F
5 March
☀️
+58°F
6 March
☁️
+56°F
7 March
☁️
+56°F
8 March
☁️
+56°F
9 March
☁️
+55°F
10 March
☀️
+55°F
11 March
☁️
+56°F
12 March
☁️
+57°F
13 March
🌧️
+57°F
14 March
☀️
+59°F
15 March
☁️
+59°F
16 March
☁️
+58°F
17 March
☁️
+59°F
18 March
☁️
+59°F
19 March
☁️
+57°F
20 March
🌧️
+54°F
21 March
☁️
+53°F
22 March
☀️
+54°F
23 March
☀️
+56°F
24 March
☀️
+59°F
25 March
☁️
+59°F
26 March
☁️
+60°F
27 March
☁️
+62°F
28 March
☀️
+60°F
29 March
☁️
+59°F
30 March
☁️
+66°F
31 March
☀️
+63°F
In March 2023 Malta had 9 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Malta climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Malta in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+60°F) and the highest in 2013 (+70°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 80 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malta in March:

Is March a good time to visit Malta?

It’s always a good time to visit Malta, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Malta in March?

March has mild temperatures in Malta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Malta rainy in March?

Malta is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Malta in March?

The amount of sunny days in Malta during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Monthly weather in Malta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.