Malta Weather in November 2026

November in Malta enters wet-autumn territory: daytime highs of 20.7C (69F), overnight lows around 16.9C (57F), rainfall spiking to 75mm across 10.9 wet days, and sunshine dropping to 8.6 hours per day. Sea temperatures cool to 20C by month-end, still swimmable for cold-water enthusiasts, and low-pressure systems tracking across the Sicilian Channel bring dramatic thunderstorm evenings that turn to clear skies within twelve hours before the next front arrives.

On the ground, November-December short violent storms flood Msida roundabout in 30 minutes; drainage predates the British and roads become torrents briefly. Between weather fronts, temple sites at Mnajdra, Hagar Qim, and Ggantija on Gozo feel genuinely empty, and Valletta cafes with heated outdoor terraces become the smart lunch play. The Republic Day national holiday on November 21 marks the annual switch when many family-run restaurants close for two-week maintenance breaks, but larger establishments and hotel dining rooms operate normally.

The ten-year trend shows November rainfall becoming more concentrated into intense events while dry stretches between fronts have lengthened, meaning the practical experience is either sunshine or torrential. The 2026 Copernicus outlook favours near-normal temperatures with slightly above-average precipitation, suggesting at least two major storm events and elevated flooding probability at Msida roundabout and Sliema seafront during the first and third weeks of November 2026.

For 2026 travelers, November is the specialist's month: temple photography with dramatic sky, hotel prices at annual floor, and empty archaeological sites. Book flexible accommodation cancellation policies, watch Cirkewwa ferry status daily for Gozo plans, and expect at least one full storm day where the smart move in 2026 is a long tasting menu inside a heated Valletta wine bar.