Malta is set for another hot August week, with temperatures reaching **34°C**, very high UV levels and stronger winds expected at times.
The Malta MET Office forecast shows hot and sunny weather at the start of the week, followed by a slight dip in daytime temperatures before the heat builds again towards the weekend. Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 August are both expected to reach around **34°C**.
Hot Start To The Week
Monday is expected to be hot and sunny, with a maximum temperature of **34°C** and a minimum of around **26°C**.
Tuesday will remain similarly hot, again reaching around **34°C**, but conditions are expected to become noticeably breezier.
West-northwesterly winds are forecast to strengthen from **Force 3–4 to Force 4–5**, making Tuesday one of the more important days to keep an eye on if you are planning to spend time at sea.
Anyone heading out on a small boat should check the latest official marine forecast before leaving, as conditions can change and vary around the Maltese coast.
Temperatures Ease Slightly Midweek
The heat is expected to ease slightly from Wednesday, although it will remain very warm.
Temperatures through the middle and latter part of the working week are expected to stay around the low 30s, with more cloud possible at times. The wider forecast also points to the possibility of some unsettled conditions during the middle of the week.
Even with the slight drop in daytime temperatures, nights will remain warm, with minimum temperatures staying around the mid-20s.
Heat Builds Again Towards Sunday
By the weekend, sunshine is expected to dominate again.
Saturday is forecast to remain warm and sunny, while temperatures are expected to climb further by Sunday, making the end of the week another particularly hot period.
UV Levels Remain Very High
The UV index is expected to remain very high, reaching around **9**, so anyone spending long periods outside should take appropriate precautions against prolonged sun exposure.
For anyone planning beach days, outdoor activities or time at sea, the main things to watch this week are the continued heat, very high UV levels and stronger winds at times.
Overall, Malta is in for another very typical August week: **plenty of sunshine, temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s, warm nights and breezier conditions on some days.**
