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Malta in June

Beach season opens properly and the festa season begins. The last month before the true summer heat.

BestHot, highs near 82F (28C), dry

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

The straight answer

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Malta. Beach season opens properly and the festa season begins. The last month before the true summer heat.

Weather: Hot, highs near 82F (28C), dry
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 4 of 5

What June is like in Malta

June is hot and dry, with highs near 82F (28C). Beach season opens properly and the village festa season begins, with brass bands, decorations, processions and fireworks in parishes across the islands. It is the last month before the true summer heat, and crowds and prices climb.

It suits beach lovers, families and anyone who wants festas and warm water without the peak crowds of July and August. Book hotels a few months ahead. If you want warm water with fewer people, September is the other strong choice, with the sea at its warmest.

Make the most of June

What is especially good about Malta this month.

Festa season begins

Village festas start in June, with brass bands, processions and fireworks. Nearly every weekend has one somewhere.

Sandy beaches

Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha and Mellieha Bay have sand and gentle entries, great for kids.

Long evenings

Sunset over the Three Cities from a dghajsa water taxi is a lovely summer ritual.

What to pack for June

Swimwear and a rash guard
Strong sunscreen and a sun hat
Water shoes for rocky entries
A refillable water bottle

Our timing tip

Ask your hotel which village festa is on each weekend, since the celebrations move from parish to parish.

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What's on in June

Village festas

June through September

Each parish celebrates its patron saint with brass bands, street decorations, processions, and fireworks. Nearly every summer weekend has one somewhere.

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 June, quick answers

Is June a good time to visit Malta?

June is one of the best months of the year to visit Malta. Beach season opens properly and the festa season begins. The last month before the true summer heat.

What is the weather like in Malta in June?

Hot, highs near 82F (28C), dry.

Is Malta crowded in June?

Malta is busy in June, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.

What is happening in Malta in June?

Village festas (june through september).