Summer officially starts tomorrow.The beaches are calling, the sun is blasting and everyone is suddenly finding excuses to spend every possible minute outdoors.But while Malta’s favourite season comes with plenty of perks, there are also a few realities that somehow catch us by surprise every single year1. Your Car Becomes A Mobile OvenYou swear you’ll remember to park in the shade this year. Then one afternoon you’re gripping a steering wheel that’s hotter than a pastizz straight out of the oven and waiting five minutes before you can even sit down.2. The Mosquitoes Return For RevengeSummer evenings are magical… until the mosquitoes clock in for their night shift. One moment you’re enjoying a drink outside, the next you’re scratching bites in places you didn’t know mosquitoes could reach.3. Cockroaches Suddenly Own The StreetsAs temperatures rise, so does the number of cockroach sightings. Whether it’s pavements, roads or the occasional surprise encounter near your front door, summer is peak cockroach season in Malta.4. The Humidity Hits Different A sunny 31°C sounds lovely on paper. Then the humidity arrives and suddenly your clothes are sticking to you before you’ve even reached the bus stop. July and August can feel less like summer and more like living inside a sauna.5. Every Beach Requires Military-Level Planning Gone are the days of casually turning up at your favourite bay. During summer, finding parking, securing a decent spot and avoiding the crowds can feel like a competitive sport, especially on weekends.Still, despite the sweat, the mosquitoes, the cockroaches and the scorching car seats, most people wouldn’t trade a Maltese summer for anything.We’ll complain about it every day until September, and then spend the rest of the year wishing it was back.Share with that summer lover in your life!•