Whilst hoping you enjoyed our first blog we wish to give you some insight about the weather conditions of this small island.
Currently the temperature is already hitting the 15°C to 20 °C [or 60 °F to 70 °F ] and the days are mostly sunny even though we are still in winter. However there are occasional drops in temperature and strong wind spells.
The winters are not so cold here in Malta, but sometimes the temperature feels close to 0 °C [or 32 °F] due to the high humidity and winds coming from central Europe. Still, Malta never experiences snow, it experiences some hail storms on rare occasions at the beginning of the year.
Annual rainfall amount is quite low as well. The wind is the element which can cause more damage especially since the Maltese climate is highly influenced by the sea.
When compared to other countries the climate is mild and typically mediterranean. Since the island is small in size, the weather changes frequently and even though the weather forecasts are quite accurate, there might be a scorching sun on one end of the village whilst the other side is covered in dark clouds.
Sometimes, in winter, you even see some tourists walking around in the streets with sleevless tops and flip-flops, even on the coldest days in Malta. Some opt for swimming during the winter days as the winter in the Maltese Islands is similar to the summer in other countries with an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day, which doubles in the summer.
Spring is cooler than summer and is occasionally a little windy whilst autumn is often cool except when the African Scirocco winds blow on this small mediterranean island.
Malta has a pleasantly sunny climate summers are hot, very sunny and dry. The sea breezes manage to relieve this feeling and cool down the place. Bathing can be enjoyed during all the summer months and beach season can be enjoyed until late October.
Maltese residents and tourists alike can enjoy this superb weather whilst foreign students come here to learn English ,older couples come here to retire and many employees from all over the world especially nordic countries relocate to work in Malta.
The climate, especially in summer allows the enjoyment of a great outdoor life full of cultural and social events even by the sea. One can enjoy the numerous beaches, walks along the seafront promenades and al fresco dining is a must.
So if you decided to pay a visit… pack a light jacket in winter and your lightest clothes in summer but definitely DON’T forget to pack your swimsuit… it doesn’t take much space anyway 😉