August weather forecast
Malta

August continues the height of the Mediterranean summer in Malta, exhibiting consistently high temperatures and virtually no rainfall. Daytime temperatures are typically between 30°C (86°F) and 32°C (89.6°F), similar to July, and nighttime temperatures linger between 22°C (71.6°F) and 24°C (75.2°F). The country's position in the southern Mediterranean leads to these sweltering conditions, characterized by lengthy, hot days.

Rainfall in August is next to none, with an average total of less than 7mm (0.28") falling across the entire month. Rain occurrences are sparse, and the archipelago enjoys an average of 12 hours of daily sunshine. These conditions are a testament to Malta's classic dry, sunny Mediterranean summer.

Cities across Malta, such as the capital city, Valletta, are in line with this weather pattern in August, with high temperatures and minimal rainfall. Similarly, the northern island of Gozo aligns with the climatic conditions of the rest of the archipelago.

Comparing August to July, the weather patterns remain largely the same with minor fluctuations, with August continuing the peak summer conditions. Looking ahead to September, the high summer heat begins to subside gradually as Malta transitions into autumn. Seawater temperatures in August remain high, averaging between 25°C (77°F) and 27°C (80.6°F), perfect for swimming and various water activities.

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• Valletta - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Valletta with an average sea temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). On the first day of August in Valletta, Malta, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm.
• Sliema - August »
  Unlike July, the peak summer month of August in Sliema results in a slight increase in temperature to a sweltering 27.4°C (81.3°F). August, on average, is the warmest month in Sliema registering a high temperature of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and a low of 26.4°C (79.5°F).
• Fgura - August »
  Fgura registers the highest average temperatures during the month of August, with peaks of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and lows of 26.4°C (79.5°F). August is the warmest month in Fgura, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.4°C (81.3°F) at the peak and 26.4°C (79.5°F) at the base.
• Saint Paul's Bay - August »
  August is the month with the warmest seawater in Saint Paul's Bay with an average sea temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F). On the first day of August in Saint Paul's Bay, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm.
• Paola - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Paola is August, with an average sea temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F). On the first day of August in Paola, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm.