Month guide · Valletta · Malta
Valletta in April
What April is really like in Valletta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Valletta. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Warm days and Easter processions; one of the best months for walking and sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Valletta: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with March (18°C (64°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:29
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:35
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Spring (March–May). Wild flowers in the countryside, Easter processions, the fireworks festival and pleasant temperatures for walking; the sea warms slowly.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Malta International Fireworks Festival (usually late April, over the Grand Harbour)
- Easter Sunday processions
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Paola
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
A UNESCO-listed underground Neolithic burial complex, cut into the rock over centuries from around 4000 BC, with chambers carved to imitate built temples and red ochre spiral paintings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Upper Valletta
Upper Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery
Arrive about 15 minutes before noon to get a spot on the terrace for the gun salute.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Iconic
- Kids
- Photo spot
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Castle · Lower Valletta
Fort St Elmo and National War Museum
The star-shaped fort at the tip of the peninsula held out for a month in the Great Siege of 1565 and was bombed repeatedly in the Second World War.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Rainy day
Garden · Lower Valletta
Lower Barrakka Gardens and Siege Bell
Come in the late afternoon, when it is much quieter than the Upper Barrakka and the light falls on the Three Cities.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Valletta?
One of the best months to visit Valletta, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Valletta?
It is one of the best months to visit Valletta. Warm days and Easter processions; one of the best months for walking and sightseeing.
+How warm is Valletta in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valletta in April?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.