Planning to be out this Halloween? Pack an umbrella, and maybe a hat too. Rain, thunderstorms and cloudy skies are forecast across the Maltese islands until Monday, with a short dry spell on Tuesday and Wednesday before showers return for the rest of the week.

Halloween Weekend

Thunderstorms are expected to persist through Halloween night on Saturday. Highs will reach 21°C and drop to lows of 15°C.

Northeasterly winds will stay light at Force 2, around 13 km/h, though stronger gusts are possible during thunderstorms.

Temperatures will sit close to seasonal averages. The typical maximum for this time of year is 20.8°C and the typical minimum is 15°C.

Rainy Start to November

Sunday

Expect more thundery showers, with northwesterly winds reaching Force 3 to 4.

Monday

Winds will strengthen to around Force 6, with isolated showers throughout the day. Highs are forecast at 20°C and lows at 15°C.

Tuesday and Wednesday

• Tuesday: Cloudy skies persist, with temperatures between 14°C and 21°C. Northwesterly winds ease to Force 4 or 5.
• Wednesday: Winds weaken further to Force 2, giving the islands a brief break from the weather.

Thursday and Friday

Rain returns on Thursday and continues into Friday. Winds will remain light, so expect wet conditions rather than blustery ones.

The Bottom Line

Halloween weekend is stormy and damp, with Sunday and Monday also wet and breezy. Tuesday and Wednesday offer the best window for getting outside, and the rain comes back for Thursday and Friday. Keep an eye on the forecast as the week unfolds, and bring a waterproof layer whatever your plans.