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 »
  With an average sea temperature of 26.1°C (79°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Valletta. The month with the warmest seawater in Valletta is August, with an average sea temperature of 26.1°C (79°F).
• Sliema - August »
  August is the month that records the highest temperatures in Sliema with averages ranging from a high of 27.4°C (81.3°F) to a low of 26.4°C (79.5°F). 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).
• Fgura - August »
  The months with the highest UV index in Fgura are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Fgura, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and a low of 26.4°C (79.5°F).
• 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 6:10 am and sunset at 8:07 pm.
• Paola - August »
  With an average sea temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Paola. Towards the end of summer, August in Paola, Malta experiences the hottest temperatures and longest daylight hours.