March weather forecast
Malta

March in Malta signals the onset of spring, ushering in warmer temperatures and gradually dwindling rainfall. The average daytime temperature increases to between 17°C (62.6°F) and 19°C (66.2°F), providing a gentle warmth. Nighttime temperatures remain cooler, ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 12°C (53.6°F). Malta's favourable location in the Mediterranean keeps the climate mild even in early spring.

Rainfall in March further decreases as winter's influence recedes. The average precipitation drops to approximately 37mm (1.46") for the month, with rainfall events becoming less frequent. Concurrently, the amount of daily sunshine increases, averaging seven hours, providing a clear indication of the shifting seasons.

Cities across Malta, including Valletta, experience similar weather patterns in March, marked by rising temperatures and decreasing rainfall. The northern island of Gozo might experience slightly lower temperatures and marginally higher precipitation due to its geographical location.

In contrast to February, March experiences a significant improvement in weather conditions. There is a noticeable increase in temperature and a decrease in rainfall, indicative of the transition to spring. Looking ahead to April, this warming trend continues, with temperatures rising further and rainfall becoming increasingly sporadic. In March, seawater temperatures still remain quite chilly, averaging between 15°C (59°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), and generally are not suitable for swimming.

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• Valletta - March »
  The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F). February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Valletta.
• Sliema - March »
  The months with the coldest seawater in Sliema are February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F). February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Sliema.
• Fgura - March »
  On the first day of March in Fgura, Malta, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. In a progressive shift from winter to spring, Fgura's month of March stands distinguished with an increased average temperature, reaching up to 15.6°C (60.1°F).
• Saint Paul's Bay - March »
  On the first day of March in Saint Paul's Bay, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm. In Saint Paul's Bay, in March, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
• Paola - March »
  In Paola, in March, the average water temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F). On the last day of March, in Paola, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CET.