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The Malta Airport Meteorological Office is Malta's official weather service and publishes current weather information.
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Malta Weather: Forecasts, Seasons and Safety Checks
Malta weather can change a beach, boat, driving or flight plan quickly. Use the Malta Airport Meteorological Office for the current forecast and any warnings, then check the operator or venue for activity-specific decisions. This guide explains what to verify; it does not publish a stale forecast.
Last checked: 15 August 2026. Rules, services, prices and timetables can change; confirm the relevant official source before acting.
Check conditions before you go
- Open the official Malta weather forecast on the day of travel or the activity.
- Check wind, sea and warning information if you are planning a boat, swim, dive or exposed walk.
- Confirm flight, ferry or operator status directly; a weather forecast is not a service confirmation.
- Recheck close to departure if conditions look unsettled.
What to know before you act
A forecast is not a safety clearance
Boat, sea and activity operators make their own safety and operating decisions; confirm with them on the day.
Avoid static forecast articles
Weather pages become inaccurate quickly. This guide links to a live official source instead of reproducing a forecast.
Official sources to check
These links are the source of truth for current procedures, eligibility, amounts, deadlines and service changes.
- Malta Airport Meteorological Office: Weather
Official current forecasts, observations and weather information. - World Meteorological Organization: Malta alerting authority
Confirms the Malta Airport Meteorological Office as the issuing organisation.
Freshness policy: Check on the day and again shortly before outdoor, sea or travel activities. Do not rely on this page for a live forecast.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I check Malta weather today?
Use the Malta Airport Meteorological Office's weather page for the current official forecast and warnings.
Is it safe to take a boat or swim in Malta today?
Check current official weather and sea conditions, then follow the operator, lifeguard and local safety directions. Do not treat a general guide as a day-of safety decision.
Does MaltaNews publish a live weather forecast?
No. We direct readers to the official weather service so the decision is based on current information.