Month-by-Month
April - June: Prime Season
Spring is Malta's finest sailing period. Temperatures are 20-26C and the water is warm enough to swim. The Maltese archipelago - Malta, Gozo, and Comino with its famous Blue Lagoon - is best explored before summer crowds arrive.
September - October: Sweet Spot
Post-August crowds are gone, temperatures remain warm at 25-28C, the first autumn winds bring reliable 12-18 knot breezes, and marina prices drop significantly. October sees the Rolex Middle Sea Race start from Valletta.
Sailing the Maltese Archipelago
A typical Malta charter covers Valletta's Grand Harbour, Marsaxlokk Bay, the Blue Lagoon at Comino, Mgarr on Gozo, and the spectacular Dwejra inland sea. The whole archipelago fits within a 40nm circle - ideal for short charters.
Charter Costs
A 40ft monohull in peak season costs $2,000-$3,500/week bareboat. Shoulder season (April-June, September-October) runs $1,500-$2,500/week.