Season guide · Valletta · Malta
Valletta in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Wild flowers in the countryside, Easter processions, the fireworks festival and pleasant temperatures for walking; the sea warms slowly. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 12
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F) to 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 6 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 | 13.1 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 2 | 14.1 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 21°C (70°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 12 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Holy Week processions (March or April, with Easter)
- April: Malta International Fireworks Festival (usually late April, over the Grand Harbour)
- April: Easter Sunday processions
Make the most of the weather
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
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Neighbourhood · The Three Cities
Birgu and Fort St Angelo
Take a traditional dgħajsa water taxi one way and the ferry back for two different views of the harbour.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
Day trips in spring
- Mdina and Rabat (About 30–40 minutes by bus) — Malta's walled former capital, the 'Silent City', has narrow medieval lanes, St Paul's Cathedral and views across the island from its bastions.
- Gozo (About 45 minutes by fast ferry) — Malta's greener sister island has the Citadel in Victoria, the Ġgantija temples (among the oldest free-standing structures in the world), salt pans at Xwejni and dive sites around Dwejra.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Valletta?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Wild flowers in the countryside, Easter processions, the fireworks festival and pleasant temperatures for walking; the sea warms slowly.
+What is the weather like in Valletta in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 12 rainy days over the season.