May weather forecastKalkara, Malta

May

Weather in May

May in Kalkara, Malta comes with a substantial spike in sea temperature to 18.8°C (65.8°F) reflecting the complete arrival of summer. The month of May is a direct contrast to April in terms of weather conditions and intensity of heat. The weather becomes distinctively warmer, and the extended sunlight hours create a brighter environment. The increase in warmth and daylight sets the stage for the fully-fledged summer months that follow. May's weather features a clear departure from the pleasantness of spring towards the more intense summer conditions.

Sea temperature

In Kalkara, Malta, in May, the average water temperature is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: Swimming in water at 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not a pleasing experience for the majority. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), controlling breathing becomes increasingly hard.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CEST.

Frequently asked questions

In Kalkara, Malta, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.8°C (65.8°F). For most, swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In May, the average day length in Kalkara is 14h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Kalkara, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CEST.
Average sea temperature

Average sea temperature in May
Kalkara, Malta

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.4°C).

Average daylight in May
Kalkara, Malta

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).