Ringing in the New Year in the rain? Stormy weather expected across Malta & Gozo on NYE
After several days of the humid weather Malta knows all too well (and doesn’t exactly love), cooler winds are set to sweep across the islands, bringing a dose of unsettled weather as we ring out 2025 and make way for 2026.
Today, Monday 29th December, clouds are already dominating the skies, with the chance of light, isolated showers later on. If you’re a brave winter swimmer hoping to squeeze in one last seaside dip before the year ends, Tuesday may be your best bet, as conditions are expected to improve temporarily.
Things take a wetter turn on Wednesday, 31st December, with colder temperatures and a real-feel dropping to around 9°C at night. To the potential disappointment of outdoor revellers, rainy thunderstorms are likely, with rainfall possibly reaching up to 9mm throughout the day. While celebrations under the stars aren’t necessarily off the table, heading out with waterproof layers is definitely a wise move.
Don’t despair, though! New Year’s Day should bring some improvement, with cloudy skies but lower chances of rainfall – ideal weather for a relaxed post-lunch walk or hike to burn off some holiday calories. The rest of the week is expected to stay largely dry, though southwesterly desert winds are forecast to pick up towards the end of the week, starting Friday 2nd January and strengthening to Force 6 by the weekend.
How are you planning on spending the last few days of the year?