Sun, sea & sand

St Julian’s, Malta weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in April

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature18°CNight 15°
Sea temperature16.3°Ccold
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 13.1 h daylight
Rainy days3days / month12 mm

What is the weather like in St Julian’s, Malta in April?

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. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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 a so-so month for a holiday in St Julian’s, Malta.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score374056
Day16°18°21°
Night13°15°18°
Sea15°16°19°
Sun9 h10 h11 h
Rain days632

More details for April

Daylight
13 h 4 min06:30 – 19:34
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
31 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
36 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Malta

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in April

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Windproof jacket

St Julian’s, Malta in April: quick answers

Is St Julian’s, Malta hot in April?

No. In April, St Julian’s, Malta is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in St Julian’s, Malta in April?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in April the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from June to November.

Does it rain much in St Julian’s, Malta in April?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total.

St Julian’s, Malta month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)