Does Malta get cold in winter in 2026?

Most winter days stay mild outdoors, with daytime highs often around the mid-teens °C and nights commonly cooler into the high single digits or low teens: Weather. Snow and hard frost are effectively absent. The problem for movers is building stock designed for summer: thick stone walls that stay cool in August also hold chill and condensation from December through February.

Harbour corridors such as Sliema still feel windy on promenade walks when gregale or other northerly spells push. Gozo can feel more exposed on cliffs and ferry crossings when seas roughen: Living in Gozo. Humidity amplifies the clammy indoor feel even when outdoor numbers look gentle: Humidity and Rain.

Ask landlords about heating type before you sign a “summer only” rental mindset. Many flats rely on reverse-cycle AC units or portable heaters rather than central systems. Pair that with a dehumidifier to fight mould on cold walls: How to rent a home and Utilities, internet, and transport. Budget a winter electricity line even if August AC was your only climate worry: Summer heat.

Pack a windproof layer for coastal walks and ferry days. Clear January afternoons still carry meaningful UV: UV in Malta. Visit in January if you only know Malta from August holidays: Best climate.