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Best spot: Marsaxlokk — 46
Typical conditions: 46
Cities: 27 Updated: 10 Sep, 15:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 27 cities in Malta by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Malta by VanSky

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Marsaskala
38
Gozo
37
Marsaxlokk
36
Sliema
36
Valletta
36
Mellieħa
34
San Pawl il-Baħar
34
Birkirkara
33
Mosta
33
Qormi
33
Żabbar
33
San Ġwann
33
Swieqi
33
San Ġiljan
33
Imsida
33

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Marsaxlokk 36
  2. 2 Sliema 36
  3. 3 Valletta 36
  4. 4 Birkirkara 33
  5. 5 Mosta 33

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Marsaskala 38
  2. 2 Xlendi 33
  3. 3 Victoria 33
  4. 4 San Pawl il-Baħar 34
  5. 5 Mellieħa 34

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Malta for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Malta?
Weather data for all cities in Malta is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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Updated: 05.09.2026

Super 95

$1.56 /l

€1.34 · £1.15/l

96 of 167

pricier than 57% of countries

RON 98

$1.73 /l

€1.49 · £1.28/l

58 of 102

pricier than 56% of countries

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$1.41 /l

€1.21 · £1.04/l

73 of 166

cheaper than 57% of countries

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$1.52 /l

€1.31 · £1.12/l

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cheaper than 76% of countries

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