# Winter and November shoots in Malta

Spring and summer collections are usually shot in winter. Malta is mild, close to London and Milan, and fits several looks into a short day.

## By month

- **December to February:** 15–17°C. About 10 hours of daylight and some days of rain.
- **March to May:** 17–24°C. Longer days and mostly dry. A favoured window for spring and summer campaigns.
- **June to September:** 27–32°C. Up to 14½ hours of daylight and almost no rain. Shoot early and late, as the midday light is hard.
- **October and November:** 20–25°C. Falling to about 19°C, with the sea still warm. Well suited to summer collections shot out of season.

## Light

On 1 December the sun rises in Malta at about 06:53 and sets at about 16:48. On 21 June it rises at about 05:45 and sets at about 20:20. In early December that gives about ten hours of working light, so we plan the outdoor looks first and keep interiors for the end of the day.

## Why it works in winter

- **Short distances.** Malta is small. Most locations are 15 to 45 minutes apart by road, so two or three looks in a day is realistic.
- **Short flights.** Direct flights to Malta take about 3 hours from London, about 2 hours from Milan, Paris and Barcelona, and about 1½ hours from Rome.
- **English.** English is an official language alongside Maltese, so briefs, permits and crew all work in English.
- **Many looks.** Baroque streets, English-looking gardens and villas, harbours and rock coast are all within an hour of one another.

## Questions

### What is the weather like for a shoot in Malta in November?

October and November run at 20–25°C by day, falling to about 19°C by late November, with the sea still warm. It suits summer collections shot out of season.

### Is Malta warm enough for a fashion shoot in winter?

December to February is mild, around 15–17°C by day, with about 10 hours of daylight and some rain days. On 1 December the sun rises in Malta at about 06:53 and sets at about 16:48. For real heat in January, the Canary Islands are the warmer choice.

### Can a lookbook be shot in two days in Malta?

Usually, yes. Most locations are 15 to 45 minutes apart by road, so two or three locations a day is realistic, and a two-day lookbook can move from a baroque street to a garden to the coast.

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