AI-generatedSt Julian’s, Malta at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 382 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in St Julian’s, Malta
St Julian’s, Malta has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, St Julian’s, Malta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
07:0718:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in St Julian’s, Malta in October?
In October, St Julian’s, Malta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:07 – 18:28
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Malta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %72 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in St Julian’s, Malta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.9 – 24.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in St Julian’s, Malta ranges from 15.4 °C in March to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.5 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.3° | 15.6° | 17.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.6° | 14.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.9° | 16.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.9° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.4° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.3° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.7° | 25.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.9° | 24.6° | 27.2° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 24.0° | 22.9° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.5° | 20.3° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.3° | 17.5° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in St Julian’s, Malta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in St Julian’s, Malta, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in St Julian’s, Malta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in St Julian’s, Malta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, St Julian’s, Malta has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 15° | 12° | 16.3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 15° | 12° | 15.6° | 6.6 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 16° | 13° | 15.4° | 7.7 h | 6 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 18° | 15° | 16.3° | 8.6 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 56 | 21° | 18° | 18.7° | 9.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 25° | 21° | 22.4° | 11.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 24° | 25.4° | 11.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 25° | 26.7° | 10.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 26° | 23° | 25.9° | 8.3 h | 4 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 23° | 21° | 24.0° | 6.6 h | 6 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 20° | 17° | 21.5° | 5.4 h | 10 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 17° | 14° | 18.3° | 5.2 h | 10 | 65 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
35.92° N, 14.49° E · 19 m · Europe/Malta
Best time to visit St Julian’s, Malta
The best time to visit St Julian’s, Malta is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to July and from September to January. The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation.
St Julian’s, Malta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
St Julian’s, Malta in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
St Julian’s, Malta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
St Julian’s, Malta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
St Julian’s, Malta in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in St Julian’s, Malta for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jul, Sep – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
St Julian’s, Malta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
21January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, St Julian’s, Malta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in January27February15° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, St Julian’s, Malta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in February34March16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, St Julian’s, Malta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in March39April18° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, St Julian’s, Malta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in April56May21° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, St Julian’s, Malta is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in May93June25° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, St Julian’s, Malta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in June100July27° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, St Julian’s, Malta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in July100August28° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, St Julian’s, Malta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in August98September26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In September, St Julian’s, Malta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in September79October23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In October, St Julian’s, Malta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in October42November20° · Sea 22° · 5 h
In November, St Julian’s, Malta is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
St Julian’s, Malta in November24December17° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, St Julian’s, Malta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.
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St Julian’s vs. Valletta
In October the holiday weather in St Julian’s and Valletta is about equally good (score 79 vs. 79). During the day it is about as warm in Valletta as in St Julian’s. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | St Julian’s | Valletta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 79 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
Malta in October: the best places
In October, St Julian’s, Malta ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Valletta23°24°87
- 2St Julian’sThis page23°24°79
Planning a trip to St Julian’s, Malta
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about St Julian’s, Malta
When is the best time to visit St Julian’s, Malta?
The best time to visit St Julian’s, Malta is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in St Julian’s, Malta?
The sea temperature in St Julian’s, Malta ranges from 15.4 °C in March to 26.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in St Julian’s, Malta in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in St Julian’s, Malta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in St Julian’s, Malta?
The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does St Julian’s, Malta get?
St Julian’s, Malta gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is St Julian’s, Malta in?
St Julian’s, Malta uses the time zone Europe/Malta: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to St Julian’s, Malta?
A nonstop flight from London to St Julian’s, Malta takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
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