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Malta in April

Holy Week processions and the International Fireworks Festival over Grand Harbour make it Malta's most atmospheric spring month.

BestWarm, highs near 68F (20C), mostly dry

Valletta, Malta — MaltaPhoto: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0

The straight answer

April is one of the best months of the year to visit Malta. Holy Week processions and the International Fireworks Festival over Grand Harbour make it Malta's most atmospheric spring month.

Weather: Warm, highs near 68F (20C), mostly dry
Crowds: 3 of 5
Prices: 3 of 5

What April is like in Malta

April is Malta's most atmospheric spring month. Highs near 68F (20C), mostly dry weather and green countryside. Holy Week brings solemn Good Friday processions and joyful Easter Sunday ones, and the International Fireworks Festival lights up Grand Harbour on several nights in late April. Crowds and prices are moderate.

It suits nearly everyone: couples, families and first-timers who want culture and good weather. Heritage sites close on Good Friday, so plan around it. The sea is still cool, so swimmers should look to late May or later. Book fireworks-week hotels early.

Make the most of April

What is especially good about Malta this month.

International Fireworks Festival

Competing teams light up Grand Harbour in late April. The harbor bastions are the grandstands.

Easter processions

Statue processions wind through village streets on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, a moving sight.

Comino in spring

The Blue Lagoon is clear and far less crowded than in summer, though the water is still cool.

What to pack for April

Light layers for warm days
A light jacket for evening fireworks
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen and a hat

Our timing tip

Watch the fireworks from the Upper Barrakka Gardens or the bastions of Valletta, and arrive early for a good spot.

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What's on in April

Holy Week and Good Friday processions

March or April, following the Catholic Easter date

Solemn statue processions through village streets on Good Friday, then joyful Risen Christ processions on Easter Sunday.

Malta International Fireworks Festival

Late April

Competing pyrotechnic teams over Grand Harbour on several nights. The harbor bastions are the grandstands.

Things to do in Malta

Full guide

Valletta and St John's Co-Cathedral

The cathedral's gilded interior and Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John are the high point. Go at opening; cruise groups arrive mid-morning.

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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

A 5,000-year-old underground burial complex limited to small groups per hour. Tickets sell out weeks ahead; book as soon as your dates are set.

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Mdina

The walled former capital on a hilltop, silent at night and busiest mid-morning. Pair it with neighboring Rabat's catacombs.

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Gozo

Ggantija Temples, the Citadella in Victoria, and the cliffs around Dwejra. A 25-minute ferry from Cirkewwa makes it an easy day or a better overnight.

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Comino's Blue Lagoon

Clear turquoise water and a serious crowd problem in summer, now with visitor controls. Go on the first boat or in May, June, or October.

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The Three Cities

Birgu, Senglea, and Cospicua across Grand Harbour from Valletta. Take the traditional dghajsa water taxi and walk the waterfront.

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Beat the crowds

Check the Valletta cruise terminal schedule. On big-ship days, do St John's Co-Cathedral at opening and leave the city center to the groups from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
Take the first boat to Comino or go after 4pm. Midday in July and August is the Blue Lagoon at its most crowded.
Base yourself on Gozo for part of the trip. It is slower, greener, and noticeably quieter than the main island even in summer.
Book the Hypogeum as soon as your dates are firm; it is the one sight in Malta you cannot improvise.

Know before you go

Malta does not shut down in winter. Valletta, Mdina, museums, temples, and restaurants operate year-round, and heritage sites keep regular hours with only a few public holiday closures.
Boat trips to Comino, the Blue Grotto, and around the coast are weather-dependent and run on reduced schedules from about November through March.
Heritage Malta sites close on a handful of public holidays, including Good Friday, December 24, 25, and 31, and January 1. Check hours before building a day around them.
Some beach kiosks, lidos, and seasonal restaurants close from late October to spring, particularly on Gozo and Comino.

Malta in April, quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Malta?

April is one of the best months of the year to visit Malta. Holy Week processions and the International Fireworks Festival over Grand Harbour make it Malta's most atmospheric spring month.

What is the weather like in Malta in April?

Warm, highs near 68F (20C), mostly dry.

Is Malta crowded in April?

Crowds in Malta are moderate in April; timed bookings still help at the biggest sights.

What is happening in Malta in April?

Holy Week and Good Friday processions (march or april, following the catholic easter date); Malta International Fireworks Festival (late april).