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Malta in April: Spring Weather and Outdoors Adventure

Malta in April can make for one of the loveliest and sunniest holidays as it’s one of the best times of the year to visit. Most days are warm and sunny and if you keep a close eye on the weather forecast for the days of your visit, you can easily make plans and adjust as needed.

Do note that the tourist season in April is not yet at its peak, although more visitors will be out and about in popular spots. Luckily, more seasonal places also tend to start opening their doors up in April.

What’s the weather in Malta like in April

Malta in April is truly beautiful. The weather is warm, bright, and sunny most days and following the wetter months of the year, this is the time when Malta is the most green. Of course, rogue rain showers and strong winds are not unheard of and can still crop up on any given day.

On the whole, April is usually a much safer bet than other months early on in the year. Rainfall averages at around 25.3mm with average sunlight hours going up to 8.5. This by no means is a guarantee that you will get sunshine on every day in April, but the risk is smaller than in earlier months of the year.

Temperatures are usually around a low of 12^o C (53^o F) and go up to 19^o C (66^o F). Sea temperatures are also higher at around 16^o C (61^o F).

Is Malta warm in April?

The short answer is: usually yes. If April turns out to be a good month in Malta, the sun shines down quite warmly most days. The gentle heat even starts to persist throughout the late afternoons. Evenings tend to bring with them a fresh, crisp breeze.

This, of course, is not a guarantee. Some April weather in Malta has been known to be grey, windy, and wet. Luckily, most times, this type of dull April weather doesn’t usually last for very long and wet spells tend to be during the night.

Is Malta sunny in April?

Yes, April in Malta can bring some of the best sunny days of the entire year although rainy days aren’t uncommon. The sun is usually hot enough without being scorching, but strong enough to give a pleasant feeling of warmth.

What to wear and what essentials to pack

It’s always a good idea to have at least one light coat and one pair of shoes that can withstand getting wet
Even though it’s probably not going to be cold, it’s always a good idea to pack clothes that can be layered, including scarves, cardigans, and light jackets
For the sake of being safe rather than sorry, it’s also a good idea to have a small umbrella that you can pop in your bag
While not a scorching sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are still recommended, especially if you’re someone who gets sunburnt quite easily

What is Malta like in April?

April in Malta is usually one of the more stunning months. Days are longer, sunnier, and warmer, meaning locals will start venturing out on picnics, lunches al fresco, and even early barbecues.

The lovely April spring days bring about a busier social life. Locations and sites will start slowly filling up with visitors, tourists, and locals alike as everyone goes out to enjoy the nicer weather.

Speaking of going out, the great outdoors is perfect for Malta in April – think hikes, trails, and strolls by the beautiful beaches.

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What to do in April

April is a great time to be out and about in Malta and unless you wish to spend a number of relaxing days by the pool in your hotel or farmhouse, I highly encourage you to go out and make the most out of this beautiful time of year. There’s lots to see and do and you’ll be sorry to miss the green country views as they don’t last for very long as the temperatures keep rising.

Recommended tours

If you’re considering going on sightseeing tours while you’re visiting, there are a couple that are well suited for this time of year:

Swim/snorkel at the Blue Lagoon (Comino island) with a Sea Adventure Excursions boat tour:
1. Blue & Crystal Lagoons tour – Family-friendly fun, with stops at the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon
2. Gozo & Blue Lagoon combo tour – Swim and snorkel at the Blue Lagoon and spend the afternoon touring Gozo
Tour Gozo with Yippee, the best option to explore Malta’s sister island. Your options are:
1. Chauffeured/guided Tuk-tuk tours
2. Self-guided tours by Quad bike.

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Explore Valletta’s Harbours with this boat tour
Visit Malta’s major attractions and museums with this combo pass, including bus and boat hop-on-hop-off
Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk – Extended Half Day (Morning) – this excursion will show you some of the most beautiful attractions Malta has to offer. The morning will start with a ride to the famous Blue Grotto, named after its waters’ lucent shade of blue
Explore Valletta with this 3-hour walking tour which combines the major sights with some of the tastiest traditional street food in the city
Get a bird’s eye view of the Maltese islands with a sightseeing flight – A really unique experience and a great time of year to see Malta at its best.

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Events on in Malta in April

Easter and Holy Week – While this really depends on the particular Sunday on which Easter falls, the Holy Week always brings with it a big flurry of activity in Malta. Festivities start on the Friday before Good Friday when Maltese people celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Processions around various villages are carried out, with the main one being held in Valletta. Maundy Thursday sees most Maltese people gather in solemnity to carry out the Seven Visits at seven different churches, and pray together in Mass, where the priest celebrating will usually wash the feet of 12 men, symbolically representing the scriptures. Good Friday will then see even more sombre processions fill the streets with a select few carrying different statues representing the passion of Christ. Naxxar, Senglea, Żebbuġ and Mosta processions are particularly well-known, but numerous villages and towns carry out their own as well. Many of the statue carriers wait all year for this chance, with several choosing to perform the procession barefoot, wearing chains, and a headcover, and sometimes carrying a life-sized cross as a form of penance. It’s also worth mentioning that in the days during Lent and leading up to Easter, several local artists will exhibit their hand-sculpted versions of the passion of Christ at various local halls. The culmination of festivities will reach happy and celebratory levels on Easter Sunday, where several locations around Malta and Gozo will hold a large feast and traditionally ‘run’ in procession with the statue of the Risen Christ. Popular Easter Sunday celebrations are held in Valletta, Mosta, and Cospicua.
Festa Frawli – The sweet, juicy strawberry takes pride of place at this annual festival of strawberries held in Mġarr. This village is particularly well-known for its sweet-tasting and plump red berries, which anyone can sample at this event. The setting couldn’t be more perfect as Mġarr is nestled among lovely green hills and offers a stunning vista to learn about, smell, and taste all things strawberry.
Malta Fireworks Festival – This colourful and explosive event is usually held around the end of April and is a commemoration of Malta joining the European Union on the 1st of May 2004. Spectacular displays designed by local pyrotechnics factories are put on for a guaranteed beautiful night to remember.

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Maltese beaches

Maltese weather in April can be very warm and sunny however, the beaches are not usually too busy. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting during a warm spell, there’s nothing more relaxing than going down to one of the local beaches for a slow stroll, quiet picnic, and breathtaking views as you watch the sunset (or rise) over the Mediterranean horizon.

If you’re particularly brave you can also venture to take a dip in the waters. Be warned though – they’re still relatively cold during this time! Apart from that, be careful of unseen underwater currents as the sea might not be as calm as it would be during the summer and no lifeguards are usually around in April.

Alternatively, if the weather is especially nice you can take a trip to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. The beach has stunning, clear blue waters and is an extremely popular spot in the summer months. So visiting in April would be the perfect way to experience it while avoiding the huge crowds that will gather in later months.

If you’d like to experience the beauty of Maltese beaches in April, I suggest you have a look through my list of the Top 10 beaches.

Other things to do

The beautiful weather in Malta in April allows for more opportunities and events as you are not just limited to indoor activities.

This includes:

Going on hikes from Żurrieq to Siġġiewi, along the Gozitan coast, from Marsascala to Marsaxlokk, in Buskett, or along the Victoria Lines, among lots of other beautiful spots
Going on open-air bus tours (Hop On Hop Off buses)
Enjoying a meal of fresh fish in Marsaxlokk or Marsalforn (in Gozo) while sitting seaside
Sipping cocktails in the sunshine, such as at the Valletta waterfront, the Vittoriosa waterfront, or at Sliema or St Julian’s promenade.
Visiting one of the national museums or historic sites, such as the Domus Romana, the Għar Dalam caves, or the National Museum of Archaeology.

Is April a good time to visit Malta?

April is one of the best months of the year to visit Malta. The temperatures are quite warm, the nights pleasantly cooler and breezy, heavy rains are unlikely, and the countryside is at its greenest.

Of course, with Easter holidays and better weather, more people will be around and the number of tourists tends to start increasing round this time. Keep this in mind if you’re planning on visiting popular spots like museums, historical sites, the countryside, and even beaches.

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Where to stay

April in Malta tends to be the starting point of the peak tourist season and as such, you can expect most places of accommodation to start filling up pretty quickly. If you’re lucky, you might be able to find some special deals and discounts, particularly from hotels, but don’t keep all your hopes pinned on this and be prepared to pay a little bit more than during the off-peak season.

If you’d rather not stay at a hotel, different forms of accommodation are easily available around the island, such as AirBnBs, Bed and Breakfasts, and farmhouses.

If you’re wishing to have a quiet retreat to rest and relax, I would suggest smaller towns and villages where you would be closer to nature and more rural areas. Places in the South such as Marsascala, Gudja, Marsaxlokk, and Birżebbuġa are ideal, or Mellieħa, Xemxija, and St Paul’s Bay in the North. Central locations like Siġġiewi, Rabat and Mdina also have lovely boutique hotels away from the buzz of noise and people.

Farmhouses and boutique hotels in Gozo are the ultimate spots to get away from it all and enjoy the natural beauty that Malta’s sister island has to offer.

If on the other hand, you want to be in the thick of it all, then definitely look for somewhere in Sliema, St Julian’s, Buġibba or Qawra. Here, you’re guaranteed to find nightlife, restaurants, pubs, bars, and easy access to transportation. Be ready to pay a more hefty price for exactly this though!

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