Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Valletta
Malta's compact capital, a UNESCO-listed fortified city on a peninsula, and the base for exploring an island nation with a warm, sunny Mediterranean climate.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October for warm weather; July and August are hot.
Local tip: The Blue Lagoon gets very busy in summer — go early or late.
Getting around: Buses reach most of the island; ferries link Valletta with the Three Cities and Gozo.
Good to know: Malta has mild winters, making it a good off-season city break.
What to plan your trip around
- St John's Co-Cathedral
A richly decorated Baroque church with works by Caravaggio.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
Terraced gardens with views over the Grand Harbour.
- Mdina
The walled 'silent city' in the island's centre.
- Blue Lagoon, Comino
Clear turquoise water on the small island of Comino.
Valletta weather by month
Valletta weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Valletta gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 14°C | 57 mm | 74% |
| February | 15°C | 13°C | 72 mm | 76% |
| March | 16°C | 14°C | 51 mm | 79% |
| April | 17°C | 16°C | 28 mm | 82% |
| May | 20°C | 18°C | 22 mm | 81% |
| June | 24°C | 22°C | 11 mm | 79% |
| July | 27°C | 25°C | 4 mm | 76% |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 15 mm | 74% |
| September | 26°C | 25°C | 58 mm | 74% |
| October | 24°C | 22°C | 91 mm | 74% |
| November | 21°C | 19°C | 101 mm | 74% |
| December | 17°C | 16°C | 52 mm | 73% |
Valletta through the year
January · 15° / 14°C · 57 mm
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
- Only one month is cooler in Valletta than January.
April · 17° / 16°C · 28 mm
- It's one of the drier months, with about 40% less rain than Valletta's average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
July · 27° / 25°C · 4 mm
- Humidity near 76% makes 27°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Rain is well below Valletta's usual level (around 91% less).
October · 24° / 22°C · 91 mm
- It's wetter than a typical month in Valletta — roughly 94% more rain than average.
- Days and nights are close, only about 1°C apart.
The best time to visit Valletta is April, May and June, when average highs are 17–24°C and rainfall is around 20 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Valletta, season by season
December – February
Good16° / 14°C · 60 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
March – May
Best time17° / 16°C · 34 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good26° / 24°C · 10 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Valletta?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Valletta in April, May and June. Average highs are then 17–24°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Valletta?
- In April, Valletta averages 17°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 28 mm of rain and 47% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Valletta?
- August is the warmest month in Valletta, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
- What is the coldest month in Valletta?
- February is the coldest month in Valletta: average highs of 15°C, dropping to 13°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Valletta?
- November is the wettest month in Valletta with about 101 mm of rain. The driest is July, with around 4 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Valletta?
- November is the least reliable month in Valletta, with around 101 mm of rain. Bring a rain jacket and keep a flexible plan.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Valletta?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Valletta, with average highs of 16°C and about 51 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Valletta before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Valletta from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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