Climate guide for Valletta, Malta

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About Valletta

Choose April-June for this rhythm: walk Upper Barrakka gardens, visit St John's, and ferry across the harbour. Dry Mediterranean light keeps fortress walks brilliant.

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Travel Tips

Harbour Light Timing
Upper Barrakka Gardens shine at morning and sunset gun salutes when scheduled. Midday stone heat is intense - tour churches and museums then.
Ferries Across the Harbour
Ferries link Valletta with the Three Cities cheaply and scenically. Buses cover the rest of Malta; the peninsula itself is walkable.
Museum & Fort Tickets
St John’s Co-Cathedral and Fort St Elmo need tickets; combined heritage passes can help. Many churches request modest dress donations.
Stone Glare & Dress
White limestone glare demands sunglasses and SPF. Cover shoulders and knees in churches even on beach days.

Things to do in Valletta

Valletta, Malta. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Valletta: the short answer

The best time to visit Valletta is April, followed by May, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 16°C with 21 mm of rain and about 29 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are August, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 8/10.

Across the year Valletta swings from 14°C in January to 28°C in July, a 15-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 1 mm in July to 44 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Valletta is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (28°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: July (1 mm). Wettest: November (44 mm).

Valletta month by month

January in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

January averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 10 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

February in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

February averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 10.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

March averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 12 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

April averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 13.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

May averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

June averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 29 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Valletta — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

July averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.3 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Valletta — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Valletta — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

August averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Valletta — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

September in Valletta — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 8/10

September averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 12.4 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Valletta — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

October in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

October averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.2/10

November averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 10.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Valletta — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

December averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 26 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 9.8 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valletta at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Valletta, Malta?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Valletta are April, May, March, December, November, January. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Valletta year-round?
Valletta has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 28°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Valletta?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Valletta are July (7.2/10), August (7.2/10), September (8.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Valletta?
November is the wettest month in Valletta, averaging about 44 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 1 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Valletta?
July sees the most sun in Valletta, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Valletta a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Valletta is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, March, December, November, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Valletta calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Valletta: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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