Malta

Climate

Malta has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Even in the winter months days may have long periods of sunshine.

From May to October there is very little rain and temperatures become very hot. In July and August average temperatures reach over 30 degrees centigrade.

In the middle of summer the land becomes parched and is almost bare. Also in summer inland areas become very hot although sea breezes keep the coastal areas cooler. In the spring flowers and crops cover farming areas making the landscape more attractive. The guaranteed hot sunshine and lack of rainfall makes the island appealing to tourists.

In the middle of summer the temperature of the sea rises to 26 degrees centigrade. This is some of the warmest water in the Mediterranean area.

Although the summers are very hot in Malta, spring and autumn are very pleasant and the islands have a short winter. This gives Malta a very long tourist season with older visitors staying for longer periods during the cooler periods.

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