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

Irish citizens don’t need a visa to enter Malta but must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/malta

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving Ireland. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it 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. For the latest health and safety info, visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/malta/