When to go · San Ġwann

San Ġwann in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug midday heat.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: High; Malta overall
Prices: High; Malta overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Ġwann

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug midday heat.

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages

San ĠwannHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 1 day

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Santa Marija big impact
15 Aug · Malta
Festas in several villages and Victoria; ferries to Gozo packed.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malta overall: High
Prices · Malta overall: High

Malta overall: Peak heat and prices; Santa Marija (15 Aug) festas; Comino packed.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Ġwann, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Apr: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 1 (better)
Apr: 4
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 1
Apr: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug midday heat.

April: Inside San Ġwann's best window: All year; Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov for walking weather.

San Ġwann: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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