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Visiting Malta in March

The weather in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into April. March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Malta.

March has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). March is too cold for swimming in Malta for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Consider visiting Malta in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.

Can you sunbathe in Malta in March?

No, March is not a good time for sunbathing in Malta.

March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

More about March temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Malta in March?

No, March is too cold for swimming in Malta for any length of time, with the sea water at 16°C (60°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about March sea temperatures.

Is March a good time to holiday in Malta?

Probably not, March is not a good time for a holiday in Malta.

March has average maximum temperatures of 17°C (62°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 4.2cm (1.7inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Malta. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (60°F). March is too cold for swimming in Malta for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the March temperatures and sunshine.

Is Malta warm in March?

No, Malta is a little too chilly for sunbathing in March.

The average maximum temperature in Malta in March is 17°C (62°F). The average maximum temperature is 15°C (59°) in the previous month and 20°C (68°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Malta in March is 13°C (56°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.

More info about the March temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Malta in March?

The average day light hours per day in Malta in March are 11.9. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright.

More about March sunshine.

Temperature in Malta in March

The weather in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into April. The average maximum temperature in Malta in March is 17°C (62°F). The average maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 20°C (68°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Malta in March is 13°C (56°F). The average temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Malta in March is 11°C (51°F). The minimum temperature is 9°C (49°F) in the previous month and 13°C (55°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Malta in March

The days in March are longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into April. March has marginally more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise slightly into April. During March the average day light hours are 11.9 per day in Malta. The sunshine percentage is 69% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.2hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Malta in March is typically 5.9 during March. An ultraviolet index reading of 6 to 7 indicates a high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 20 minutes. Protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Malta in March

The average sea water temperature in Malta in March is 15.8°C (60.4°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in March is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Rainfall in Malta in March

March weather is drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop slightly into April. March has fewer days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into April. The average total rainfall in Malta in March is 4.2cm (1.7inches) and on average there are 12.5 rainy days in March making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Malta in March

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Malta in March is 12°C (53°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 10°C (50°F) in the previous month and 14°C (14°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Malta in March is typically 93.1%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.2% in the previous month and 93.4% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Malta in March is typically 78.1%. The average relative humidity is 75.6% in the previous month and 75.7% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Malta in March

The average maximum wind speed in Malta in March is typically 28KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 28KM/H (18MPH) in the previous month and 28KM/H (17MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Malta in March is typically 16KM/H (10MPH). The average wind speed is 16KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 16KM/H (10MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Malta in March is from the West.

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