This page covers a single month. To compare the whole year, see our guide to the best time to visit Malta.
The weather in Malta in November is mild but wet: around 20 °C (68 °F) in the afternoon, 14 °C (57 °F) at night, 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain and a sea at 19 °C (66 °F). Verdict: with reservations. A good month for sightseeing and low prices, and the end of the swimming season for most travellers.
November marks the shift to the Maltese winter. The air is still pleasant for walking in Valletta, Mdina or on the cliffs, and the archipelago regains its calm. Days get shorter and showers become more frequent, sometimes with wind.
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Malta in November: key facts
- Temperature: 20.1 °C (68 °F) average maximum and 13.9 °C (57 °F) average minimum at Luqa
- Rain: 80 mm (3.1 in)
- Sea: about 19 °C (66 °F)
- Sunshine: about 6 hours a day
- Ideal for: city breaks, sites, hiking, small budgets
- Less suitable: a beach holiday
What is the weather like in Malta in November?
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Sea | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 24.2 °C (76 °F) | 17.1 °C (63 °F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 22 °C (72 °F) | 7.1 |
| November | 20.1 °C (68 °F) | 13.9 °C (57 °F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 19 °C (66 °F) | 6.1 |
| December | 16.7 °C (62 °F) | 11.0 °C (52 °F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 17 °C (63 °F) | 5.0 |
The start of the month often still feels like autumn, the end like winter. In rough weather, ferries to Gozo and boats to Comino can be disrupted: allow a margin before your return flight.
Can you swim in Malta in November?
Some people do early in the month: the sea is around 19 °C (66 °F), like at the end of May. For most swimmers, though, it is the end of the season. Divers keep going out, with a thicker wetsuit. The UK FCDO advises taking care when swimming in the sea, notes that some beaches have strong undercurrents and that red flags indicate dangerous conditions, and recommends swimming within designated zones, taking extra care if there are no lifeguards, flags or signs (GOV.UK, read 11 November 2026).
Things to do in Malta in November
- Valletta: St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Barrakka Gardens, the ramparts, with no queues or heat.
- Mdina, Rabat and the catacombs.
- The Three Cities (Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua).
- Hiking: the Dingli Cliffs, the coasts of Gozo, Comino out of season.
- Diving, still pleasant early in the month.
Events in Malta in November
There is no major national festival in November. Christmas events and traditional nativity scenes take over in December. Check the tourist office’s cultural agenda for concerts and exhibitions.
Crowds and prices in November
This is the start of low season: few visitors and low prices, apart from autumn school holidays right at the start of the month. You can often book late. Most international visitors arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).
What to pack for Malta in November
- Mid-season clothes and a sweater for the evening
- A waterproof windbreaker
- Comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and trails
- A swimsuit if you try a dip early in the month
- A travel adapter if your devices do not fit local sockets
Where to stay and how to get around Malta
Out of season, the choice of neighbourhood matters more than the beach. Valletta is ideal for a cultural stay: everything is done on foot, and the boats to the Three Cities and Sliema leave from the harbour. Sliema and St Julian’s have many hotels and restaurants open all year, as well as boat links to Valletta. Mdina and Rabat suit those looking for quiet. Gozo is good for a few nights in a farmhouse, provided you accept depending on the ferry.
The bus network covers the whole archipelago, but journeys can be long at peak times. A rental car gets you to the cliffs and Gozo faster. See our guide to car rental in Malta.
- For 3 to 4 days: Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina and the temples in the south
- For a week: add two to three days on Gozo and a trip to Comino if the sea allows
- On a tight budget: accommodation in Valletta or Sliema and the buses
Malta in November: good habits
In November, plan a sheltered fallback activity for rainy days: the museums of Valletta, St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s Palace, the forts of the Three Cities. Check the weather before crossings to Gozo and Comino, and keep away from the cliffs and the water’s edge in strong wind. Maltese accommodation is sometimes poorly heated: check for heating or reversible air conditioning before booking.
On the budget side, November often lets you find well-located hotels in Valletta at a price well below the summer one. It is also a good month for an extended weekend.
Normals or forecasts: how to read these figures
The temperatures and rainfall totals on this page are climate normals: averages calculated over several decades by official weather services. They show what is usual for the month, not the weather you will get during your stay. A given year can be warmer, cooler, drier or wetter, and a month’s rain can fall on just a few days. To plan your trip, use the normals to choose the period and the region; in the week before departure, check the national weather service forecast and adapt your plans day by day, keeping fallback activities for the less favourable days.
If November does not suit you
October is still warmer and good for swimming; December is even quieter, with the festive atmosphere, but it is the wettest month (112 mm (4.4 in)). See also Malta in February and Malta in October.
For more warmth in November: the Canary Islands, Egypt or Marrakech. All our ideas: where to go in November. And for the stay: our Malta travel guide; for passport and entry rules, see our entry requirements for Malta.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malta in November?
Mild and wetter: around 20 °C (68 °F) in the afternoon and 14 °C (57 °F) at night at Luqa, with 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average.
Is it warm enough to swim in Malta in November?
The sea is around 19 °C (66 °F). It is possible early in the month for the less sensitive to cold, but the swimming season is over for most travellers.
What is there to do in Malta in November?
Visit Valletta, Mdina and the Three Cities, hike on the cliffs and on Gozo, dive in a wetsuit.
Is Malta cheaper in November?
Yes, it is the start of low season, outside autumn school holidays.
What should you wear in Malta in November?
Mid-season clothes, a sweater for the evening and a waterproof windbreaker.
Our sources
- Malta Meteorological Office, via the WMO World Weather Information Service: 1961-1990 normals for the Luqa station
- Deutscher Wetterdienst, Klimatafel von Luqa: sea temperature (1946-1960) and sunshine (1961-1990)
- UK FCDO, foreign travel advice for Malta, safety and security (GOV.UK, page read on 11 November 2026; advice last updated 11 August 2026)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.