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Best time to visit Valletta: month by month
Short answer
April to June and September to November are best, with highs of about 18–29°C and sea warm enough to swim from June to November. July and August are hot (31–32°C), humid and busy. Winter is mild, around 15–18°C, with some rain and wind.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 12°C | 9 | low |
| Feb | 16°C | 11°C | 2 | low |
| Mar | 16°C | 12°C | 6 | medium |
| Apr | 18°C | 14°C | 3 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 17°C | 5 | high |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C | 1 | high |
| Jul | 32°C | 25°C | 0 | very high |
| Aug | 31°C | 25°C | 1 | very high |
| Sep | 29°C | 24°C | 5 | high |
| Oct | 25°C | 20°C | 6 | high |
| Nov | 22°C | 17°C | 10 | medium |
| Dec | 18°C | 14°C | 7 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 16–22°C, few rainy days and fresh green countryside; the sea is still cool for swimming.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June is about 28°C, July and August 31–32°C with almost no rain; the sea is warm and the island is busy.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 29°C) and October (about 25°C) are excellent with a warm sea; November is about 22°C and the wettest month.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild at 15–18°C with some rain and wind and few visitors; Gozo ferries still run.
Events worth planning around
- Notte Bianca cultural night in Valletta (early October)
- Village festas with processions and fireworks across Malta (summer)
When to avoid
Avoid July and August if you dislike heat and crowds. In winter, rough seas can occasionally disrupt Gozo and Comino boats.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Valletta?
May, June, September or October, with highs of about 22–29°C.
When can you swim in Malta?
From about June to November, when the sea is warm enough.
Is Valletta worth visiting in winter?
Yes: it is mild at 15–18°C, quiet and cheaper, though some days are rainy and windy.