Best time to go to Malta

Malta is a year-round destination, but for full-on sunshine, your best bet is to head here between July and September. Temperatures average out at a balmy 30 degrees and can sometimes top 40 degrees in August. Rewind to spring or fast forward to autumn and you’ll still find T-shirt-friendly temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees. In winter, the mercury hovers around 15 degrees, so it’s a great time for wandering around the sights. You can expect a bit more rain at this time, though, so it’s a good idea to pack an umbrella.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Malta but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Malta using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Maltese nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/health