Season guide · Valletta · Malta
Valletta in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm sea into October, Notte Bianca and fewer crowds, with storms becoming more frequent in November. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 20 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 20
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C (77°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 7 | 11.2 h | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 9 | 10.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 20 of the year's roughly 62 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Victory Day regatta in the Grand Harbour (8 September)
- September: Independence Day (21 September)
- October: Notte Bianca — night of free arts events in Valletta (usually early October)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Sliema
Grand Harbour and Marsamxett cruise
Boat tours from Sliema circle both natural harbours, passing the bastions of Valletta, the Three Cities, the creeks of the Grand Harbour and the dockyards.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
Historic site · Paola
Tarxien Temples
Pair it with the Hypogeum, and see the original carvings in Valletta's archaeology museum.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Upper Valletta
Upper Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery
The arcaded garden on the highest point of the bastions looks across the Grand Harbour to Birgu, Senglea and Fort St Angelo.
- 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
Walk the ramparts after the museum for views over both harbours and the breakwater.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Rainy day
Garden · Lower Valletta
Lower Barrakka Gardens and Siege Bell
A small, shaded garden on the eastern bastions, centred on a neoclassical monument to Sir Alexander Ball, with views over the harbour mouth and breakwater.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
Day trips in autumn
- Comino and the Blue Lagoon (About 1–1.5 hours by bus and boat) — The tiny island between Malta and Gozo has the Blue Lagoon, a channel of shallow turquoise water over white sand.
- Marsaxlokk (About 30–40 minutes by bus) — A fishing village whose harbour fills with brightly painted luzzu boats, each with a protective eye on the bow.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Valletta?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea into October, Notte Bianca and fewer crowds, with storms becoming more frequent in November.
+What is the weather like in Valletta in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 20 rainy days over the season.