Air Temperature
| Highest Maximum | 28.3°C | 1st |
| Lowest Maximum | 15.7°C | 24th |
| Highest Minimum | 17.8°C | 15th |
| Lowest Minimum | 9.2°C | 5th |
| Mean Maximum | 20.2°C |
| Mean Minimum | 13.8°C |
| Mean | 17.0°C |
Relative Humidity
| Highest Relative Humidity | 95% | Numerous days |
| Lowest Relative Humidity | 28% | 1st |
| Mean Relative Humidity | 77.3% |
Wind
| Highest Gust | 54.7km/h | 19th |
| Mean Wind Speed | 14.8km/h |
| Most Frequent Wind Direction | Northwest |
Atmospheric Pressure
| Highest Atmospheric Pressure | 1025.8hPa | 21st |
| Lowest Atmospheric Pressure | 1005.8hPa | 27th |
| Mean Atmospheric Pressure | 1016.4hPa |
Precipitation
| Total Rainfall During April 2024 | 11.2 mm |
| Total Rainfall Since Last 01/09 | 257.9 mm |
| Highest 24 Hour Total | 10.4 mm | 24th |
| Rain Days | 3 days |
| Thunderstorm Days | 1 day |
| Hail Days | 0 days |
Rainfall Events
| 09/04/2024 | Mist | |
| 16/04/2024 | 0.3 mm | Light Rain; Distant Thunderstorm |
| 19/04/2024 | 0.5 mm | Light Rain |
| 24/04/2024 | 10.4 mm | Steady Light/Moderate Rain |
April 2024 Compared to the Climate Means
| Climate Mean | April 2024 | Anomaly | |
| Mean Maximum Temperature | 19.8°C | 20.2°C | +0.4°C |
| Mean Minimum Temperature | 13.0°C | 13.8°C | +0.8°C |
| Mean Temperature | 16.4°C | 17.0°C | +0.6°C |
| Mean Relative Humidity | 77.1% | 77.3% | +0.2% |
| Mean Atmospheric Pressure | 1016.3hPa | 1016.4hPa | +0.1hPa |
| Total Rainfall | 17.0 mm | 11.2 mm | -5.8 mm |
| Total Rainfall Since Last 01/09 | 504.7 mm | 257.9 mm | -246.8 mm |
| Total Rain Days | 6 days | 3 days | -3 days |
| Total Thunderstorm Days | 1 day | 1 day | / |
| Total Hail Days | 0 days | 0 days | / |
Warmer and Drier in APRIL 2024
April, the second month of meteorological spring, was characterized by frequently changing weather conditions. Temperatures fluctuated throughout the month. The opening day of the month, April Fool’s Day, was the month’s warmest day. The mercury soared to 28.3°C. Various localities across central Malta recorded values of around 30°C on that day. The month’s first few days led many to believe that an early summer was the cards for the Maltese Islands. This notion was short-lived. The second half of the month were dominated by instability; with mild temperatures, strong winds and also some showers being experienced. In fact, various nights registered minimum temperature below 10°C.
A significant portion (10.4 mm) of the month’s total precipitation fell over just a few hours on the 24th. However, in similar fashion to all months since summer, April 2024 was drier than average.
An episode of airborne fine desert sand particles was recorded around mid-month. This gave us the remaining two days of rainfall. Both days registered meagre rainfall and an abundance of dust deposits. This was followed by a spell of strong Northwesterly winds. The highest wind gust last month was measured at 54.7km/h on the 19th.
As a low-pressure system settled over the islands, the weather became increasingly windy and unstable. In fact, a significant portion (9.4mm) of the month’s total precipitation fell in just a few hours on April 24th. However, similar to the preceding months, April 2024 was drier than the climatic norm. With only 13.2mm of rainfall being received, the month fell 5.5 mm short of reaching the monthly norm.
Rainfall Totals around the Maltese Islands in April 2024 (and since last September 1st):
Għarb: 11.2 mm (246.7 mm)
Victoria: 11.3 mm (267.9 mm)
Xewkija: 10.8 mm (164.4 mm)
Nadur: 10.7 mm (257.6 mm)
Marsalforn: 10.5 mm (193.4 mm)
Mellieħa: 14.2 mm (203.5 mm)
Buġibba: 12.5 mm (258.1 mm)
Mġarr: 15.7 mm (231.4 mm)
Naxxar: 14.5 mm (261.7 mm)
Mosta: 15.7 mm (253.2 mm)
Dingli: 14.6 mm (243.7 mm)
Msida: 13.4 mm (258.0 mm)
Valletta: 11.2 mm (200.2 mm)
Imqabba: 13.0 mm (248.1 mm)
Birżebbuġa: 12.4 mm (217.4 mm)
Sliema: 13.4 mm (233.2 mm)
Fgura: 14.0 mm (222.6 mm)
NATIONAL MEAN: 12.9 mm (245.9 mm)