Malta weather in October
Malta averages 24°C by day and 20°C at night in October, with the sea at 24°C and 7 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 3°C into November.
Day
24°C
Night
20°C
Sea
24°C
Rainy days
7
Flight from London
3h
What October feels like
October is hot in Malta: proper beach weather.
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Expect some rain: about 7 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Malta is the #41 warmest in October, and #18 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Malta this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Malta weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Malta.
Malta in October: quick answers
Is Malta hot in October?
October is hot in Malta: proper beach weather. Average highs are 24°C and lows 20°C.
Can you swim in Malta in October?
The sea is warm at 24°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Malta in October?
Expect some rain: about 7 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Malta?
July, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 16°C.
How long is the flight to Malta from the UK?
About 3h direct from London, estimated from the 2,100 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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