It all depends on what daytime temperatures you're used to. When we flew out on 26th Feb it was 18C in Cyprus and not a breath of wind but 14C when we landed in Malta, damp and breezy. The weather got better as the week went on and we got 2 really nice days at the end - one without any wind at all. Very unusual.

We got a message on facebook on Saturday 10th March from some friends who were still in Malta to say they had a force 10 gale the night before. The weather is a bit hit and miss at this time of year but my parents (those in the shorts at the side of me in the photo) have been going every February for 12 years and this year was the worse weather they've experienced. But, it's been odd weather all over in Europe this last month.

We had SNOW in the tourist resorts in Cyprus (Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca at sea level) in the middle of the week that we were away - so we managed to escape that in Malta.

You just need to find a sheltered spot and it will feel quite pleasant. But make sure you have something warm if you go to Valletta. The streets are all long and narrow, with tall buildings on a grid type pattern and the wind will find you, wherever you are there!

Shell
Limassol, Cyprus

Am I correct in saying that they drive on the same side of the road as us in Malta? thanks again to all those who have answered my many questions. I've printed out all the information, and hubby is reading it at this moment

not quite sure if it's drive or aim ,.. no they still drive so as to keep their sword arm free [on the same side as us]

For driving information just have a google for the song called Maltese calypso

Brilliant ps - think we'll stick to the bus

The Maltese roads are worse than those in Cyprus and they leave a lot to be desired, especially after all the rain we've had this winter. There are more holes than surface now....

Shell
Limassol, Cyprus

Helen we have hired a car many times when there as the prices are some of the cheapest and to be honest it is not a problem driving, they drive on the same side as us (or where the shade is ) and everywhere is easy to find and you can't really get lost as Malta is so small.
Valletta is a bit of a nightmare for parking so would avoid that and take the bus, a car is great for going across to Gozo for the day and just exploring the island, we do that often

Here is something I bet a lot of you didn't know, there used to be a railway in Malta, oh yes I kid ye not, parts of it can still be seen such as this old station building located at Rabat



http://www.maltarailway.com/

Helen when you have a few minutes here are some photos just to whet your appetite

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/564143400AvTKKA

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/580710608kOhoNV

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/580667872ExSoDA

if there is any interest in planes here are some pictures from the Airshow http://rides.webshots.com/slideshow/580712291nobgLd

Guess where I am going back to in October

Thanks for those Graham - we'll be setting off for Gatwick in around 2 hours - hopefully we'll avoid the snow

Fantastic Photos Graham, makes me quite nostalgic for Malta. I'd love to go again but could only manage to fit in a three or four night break if this year. Might have to wait till another year so we can get a week, as probably better value.

Doe

Great photo's Graham - can't wait now

Not long now Glynis, remember your ear plugs for Mrs Kilties snoring

Wow . lovely photos Graham .Im really looking forward to our trip in july . We are staying 9 days on gozo and diving will take up a lot of our time but hopefully we can get out and about for a few days .

Thers lots of history there judging by your photos . We will all thoroughly enjoy all that so could be another visit on the cards ! .

Not long now Glynis, remember your ear plugs for Mrs Kilties snoring

I think my hubby will drown her out Graham

Don't say you weren't warned

So has Mrs Kiltie

Just got back and we had a great time. We had a day and a half of weather hot enough for sunbathing, and the rest of the time it was nice enough to walk around in a t shirt during the day, and a jacket at night. We did have a couple of windy days, which apparently is more common next month. We caught the water taxi into Valetta to watch the fantastic procession on Good Friday and went again for a morning on the service bus. During the afternoon we went to Marsaloxx, saw the pretty little fishing boats and had a late lunch overlooking the harbour. We walked almost 4 miles into St Julians and caught the bus back , and went over again for a meal one evening. A day ticket on the bus was just 2 Euros 60!!! We spent a day at Mdina and at the catacombs at Rabat - fantastic. We also did the 90 minute harbour cruise. We'll definitely be going back and hopefully before too long.
A big thank you to all of you who helped me with suggestions beforehand. We knew what we wanted to see and do beforehand, and accomplished it all

Sound like you ad a great time Helen, was your hotel ok.

Yes it was god Vic and in a lovely location

A few pics
The Good Friday procession at Valetta





Marsaloxx



A spot of lunch at Mdina



Rabat



St Julians