AI-generatedSt. Paul's Bay at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,460 h
- Rain a year
- 382 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in St. Paul's Bay
St. Paul's Bay 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 3,460 hours of sunshine a year, St. Paul's Bay is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 14.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
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°
07:0818:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:52–07:42 · evening 17:54–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–06:52 · evening 18:44–18:54
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in St. Paul's Bay in October?
In October, St. Paul's Bay 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 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Paul's Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:08 – 18:28
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Malta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %72 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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. Paul's Bay
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. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in St. Paul's Bay, 67 % 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. Paul's Bay
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. Paul's Bay: 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. Paul's Bay has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in St. Paul's Bay
How breezy and how cloudy St. Paul's Bay is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in St. Paul's Bay typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over St. Paul's Bay: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in St. Paul's Bay
How often the day gets hot in St. Paul's Bay (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, St. Paul's Bay has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in St. Paul's Bay
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (12°), the warmest in August (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 115 days a year, mostly from June to October.
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 | 22 | 15° | 12° | 16.3° | 6.1 h | 10 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | 15° | 12° | 15.6° | 7.3 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 37 | 16° | 13° | 15.4° | 8.7 h | 6 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 18° | 15° | 16.3° | 10.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 55 | 21° | 17° | 18.7° | 11.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 21° | 22.4° | 14.0 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 27° | 24° | 25.4° | 12.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 25° | 26.7° | 12.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 26° | 23° | 25.9° | 10.8 h | 4 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 23° | 21° | 24.0° | 7.6 h | 6 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 44 | 20° | 17° | 21.5° | 6.3 h | 10 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 17° | 14° | 18.3° | 6.1 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). Sources & licences
35.95° N, 14.42° E · 22 m · Europe/Malta
Best time to visit St. Paul's Bay
The best time to visit St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
St. Paul's Bay in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
St. Paul's Bay in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 13 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
St. Paul's Bay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
St. Paul's Bay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in St. Paul's Bay
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in St. Paul's Bay: score 100 against 82. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 82 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 27° |
| Night low | 21° | 24° |
| Sea | 24.0° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 12.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 12better | 29 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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. Paul's Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in January29February15° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in February37March16° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In March, St. Paul's Bay 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 9 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in March40April18° · Sea 16° · 10 h
In April, St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in April55May21° · Sea 19° · 12 h
In May, St. Paul's Bay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in May92June25° · Sea 22° · 14 h
In June, St. Paul's Bay 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 14 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in June100July27° · Sea 25° · 13 h
In July, St. Paul's Bay 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 13 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in July100August28° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In August, St. Paul's Bay 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 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in August100September26° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In September, St. Paul's Bay 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. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in September82October23° · Sea 24° · 8 h
In October, St. Paul's Bay 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 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in St. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in October44November20° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In November, St. Paul's Bay 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 6 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. Paul's Bay.
St. Paul's Bay in November27December17° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In December, St. Paul's Bay 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 6 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. Paul's Bay.
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St. Paul's Bay vs. Mdina
In October St. Paul's Bay has the better holiday weather (score 82 vs. 76). During the day Mdina is 1 °C cooler than St. Paul's Bay. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | St. Paul's Bay | Mdina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 82 | 76 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, St. Paul's Bay ranks 2 of 4 destinations in this country.
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- 2St. Paul's BayThis page23°24°82
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- 4Mdina22°24°76
Planning a trip to St. Paul's Bay
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St. Paul's Bay in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
St. Paul's Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 12.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 82
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,090 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about St. Paul's Bay
When is the best time to visit St. Paul's Bay?
The best time to visit St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay?
The sea temperature in St. Paul's Bay 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. Paul's Bay in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in St. Paul's Bay?
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. Paul's Bay?
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. Paul's Bay get?
St. Paul's Bay gets around 3,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 14.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is St. Paul's Bay in?
St. Paul's Bay uses the time zone Europe/Malta: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to St. Paul's Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to St. Paul's Bay takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for St. Paul's Bay?
St. Paul's Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 25.
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