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Malta in November

Comfortable sightseeing weather and falling prices. Sea still swimmable for the hardy early in the month.

GoodMild, highs near 70F (21C), rain more frequent

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

The straight answer

November is a good month to visit Malta. Comfortable sightseeing weather and falling prices. Sea still swimmable for the hardy early in the month.

Weather: Mild, highs near 70F (21C), rain more frequent
Crowds: 2 of 5
Prices: 2 of 5

What November is like in Malta

November is comfortable sightseeing weather, with highs near 70F (21C) and more frequent rain. Prices fall and crowds thin. The sea is still swimmable for the hardy early in the month. Boat trips to Comino and the Blue Grotto shift to reduced schedules.

It suits history lovers, walkers and budget travelers who want mild weather without crowds. It is not a beach month by late November, and some lidos and seasonal restaurants are closed until spring. If you want warm water, choose September or early October instead. For walking and history, November is great value.

Make the most of November

What is especially good about Malta this month.

Comfortable sightseeing

Mild days make Valletta, Mdina and the temples easy to explore.

Hardy swims

Early in the month, the sea can still be warm enough for a quick dip.

Fort St Elmo

The National War Museum is a great rainy-day visit for families with older kids.

What to pack for November

A light rain jacket
Layers for mild days
Walking shoes
Swimwear for early-month dips

Our timing tip

Book Blue Grotto boat trips flexibly, since they stop running when the sea is rough.

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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.