Best time to visit Mdina
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Mdina
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you.
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Malta Night Tour plus a Traditional Dinner - 2
Mdina Film Tour also featuring GoT - 3
Private Tour - A Monumental Maltese Experience - 4
Private Chauffeur Island Tour of Malta ( Fully Customizable ) - 5
Mdina and Rabat Private Walking Tour - 6
Casa Gourgion Museum Ticket, Mdina
Last refreshed 2026-06-06.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Mdina (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Mdina's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11–15 | 11 | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 65% | 28 | 204 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 11–15 | 12 | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 64% | 26 | 201 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 11–16 | 12 | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 64% | 27 | 239 | 5 | Busy | 7 |
| Apr | 13–18 | 15 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 62% | 27 | 241 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 16–22 | 20 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 59% | 25 | 286 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 20–27 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 52% | 21 | 305 | 9 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 23–30 | 31 | 0 | 8 | — | 51% | 18 | 322 | 10 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 24–30 | 32 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 54% | 18 | 292 | 9 | Quiet | 6 |
| Sep | 22–28 | 28 | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 59% | 21 | 248 | 7 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 19–24 | 24 | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 61% | 21 | 227 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 16–20 | 19 | 10 | 122 | 12.2 | 64% | 24 | 195 | 3 | Peak | 8 |
| Dec | 13–17 | 14 | 9 | 105 | 11.7 | 66% | 28 | 188 | 2 | Peak | 7 |
UV Index in Mdina by Month
UV index in Mdina peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
10/1020–27°C · 1 rain days (12h) · 305 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
May
9/1016–22°C (feels 20°C) · 4 rain days (42h) · 286 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1019–24°C · 5 rain days (72h) · 227 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
Every month
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January
7/1011–15°C (feels 11°C) · 9 rain days (104h) · 204 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/1011–15°C (feels 12°C) · 3 rain days (42h) · 201 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
March
7/1011–16°C (feels 12°C) · 7 rain days (83h) · 239 sun hours · 64% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
April
8/1013–18°C (feels 15°C) · 5 rain days (51h) · 241 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
7/1023–30°C (feels 31°C) · 0 rain days (8h) · 322 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)
August
6/1024–30°C (feels 32°C) · 1 rain days (16h) · 292 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
9/1022–28°C · 5 rain days (57h) · 248 sun hours · 59% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 7 (high)
November
8/1016–20°C (feels 19°C) · 10 rain days (122h) · 195 sun hours · 64% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
December
7/1013–17°C (feels 14°C) · 9 rain days (105h) · 188 sun hours · 66% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Mdina
When is the best time to visit Mdina?
June is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 20–27°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are June, May, October.
What is the worst time to visit Mdina?
August is the lowest-scoring month (6/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–30°C (1 rainy day).
Is Mdina too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Mdina?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in December. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Mdina have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) and May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Mdina by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Mdina in July?
July is the peak UV month in Mdina, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Mdina on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Mdina bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 7 months: March, April, May, June, July, August, October. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 20 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.