Month guide · Valletta · Malta
Valletta in August
What August is really like in Valletta: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: C T Johansson, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest and most crowded month, with festas almost every weekend and the warmest sea.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Valletta: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:52
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and busy, with festas and fireworks almost every weekend, warm sea and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Feast of Santa Marija — festas across Malta and Gozo (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Neighbourhood · The Three Cities
Birgu and Fort St Angelo
The Knights' first base in Malta is reached by a short ferry or dgħajsa ride across the Grand Harbour.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Sliema
Grand Harbour and Marsamxett cruise
Choose an open-deck seat and go in the late afternoon, when the low sun lights up the bastions.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Historic site · Paola
Tarxien Temples
A complex of four megalithic temples built between about 3600 and 2500 BC, with carved spiral reliefs and the lower half of a colossal female figure.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
Religious site · Upper Valletta
St John's Co-Cathedral
Use the included audio guide and save the oratory for last, when you can sit in front of the Caravaggio.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Valletta.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Valletta?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Valletta in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Valletta?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest and most crowded month, with festas almost every weekend and the warmest sea.
+How warm is Valletta in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valletta in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.