Best time to visit · Valletta · Malta
The best time to visit Valletta
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Valletta are April to June and September to October, when it is warm enough to swim but cooler and quieter than midsummer. July and August are very hot and busy. Winter is mild, low-priced and fine for sightseeing, though boat trips can be cancelled by wind.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 16°C (61°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~10 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January
Seasons
Malta has a hot, dry Mediterranean climate with almost no rain from June to August, and mild, wetter winters. The sea stays swimmable from June to early November.
March–May
Spring
Wild flowers in the countryside, Easter processions, the fireworks festival and pleasant temperatures for walking; the sea warms slowly.
June–August
Summer
Hot, dry and busy, with festas and fireworks almost every weekend, warm sea and the highest prices.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea into October, Notte Bianca and fewer crowds, with storms becoming more frequent in November.
December–February
Winter
Mild highs around 16°C, some rain and wind, low prices, Christmas cribs and carnival in February.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 10°C | 10 | 16°C | 10 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 16°C | 9°C | 8 | 15°C | 10.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 18°C | 11°C | 6 | 15°C | 11.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 20°C | 13°C | 4 | 16°C | 13.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C | 16°C | 2 | 19°C | 14.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 28°C | 20°C | 1 | 23°C | 14.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C | 23°C | 0 | 25°C | 14.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 32°C | 24°C | 1 | 26°C | 13.5 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 4 | 25°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 25°C | 18°C | 7 | 23°C | 11.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 21°C | 14°C | 9 | 20°C | 10.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 17°C | 11°C | 10 | 17°C | 9.7 h | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Valletta Baroque Festival (usually January) |
| February | Malta Carnival — floats and parades in Valletta and Floriana (usually February, before Lent) |
| March | Holy Week processions (March or April, with Easter) |
| April | Malta International Fireworks Festival (usually late April, over the Grand Harbour); Easter Sunday processions |
| June | Village festas (weekends from June to September); L-Imnarja — rural feast at Buskett (around 29 June) |
| July | Malta Jazz Festival (usually July, on the Valletta waterfront); Village festas continue |
| August | Feast of Santa Marija — festas across Malta and Gozo (15 August) |
| September | Victory Day regatta in the Grand Harbour (8 September); Independence Day (21 September) |
| October | Notte Bianca — night of free arts events in Valletta (usually early October) |
| December | Christmas lights and nativity cribs across Valletta (December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January, and the sights are quietest in January.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Valletta?
The best times to visit Valletta are April to June and September to October, when it is warm enough to swim but cooler and quieter than midsummer. July and August are very hot and busy. Winter is mild, low-priced and fine for sightseeing, though boat trips can be cancelled by wind.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Valletta?
Usually in January. Mild, often sunny days between showers, with low prices and quiet museums; strong winds can cancel some boat trips.
+What is the rainiest month in Valletta?
January, with about 10 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Valletta get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F).