Valletta, Malta Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Valletta
Valletta runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 1 mm (0.0 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 3.0 inches (75 mm). Highs range from 59°F (15°C) to 86°F (30°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 86°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 59°F (15°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 108°F (42°C) high · 38°F (3°C) low
- Wettest month: November (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 14°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 4°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 72%
Temperatures through the year
At its warmest, in August, Valletta runs to 86°F (30°C) in the afternoon and back to 78°F (25°C) by dawn. January bottoms out at 59°F (15°C) in daylight, 53°F (12°C) after dark. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 108°F (42°C) and bottoms at 38°F (3°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Days and nights are about 4°C apart on average - narrower than almost anywhere else we cover.
Rain, sun and snow
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through June. Sunshine averages 10.8 hours a day over the year - sunnier than 91% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, peaking in July at 13.9 hours. The wettest month is November (3.0 inches (75 mm) across 11 days) and the driest July.
How Valletta compares
- Annual precipitation is 13.8 inches (350 mm) - drier than all but 9% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 59 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 12% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 53° | 8 | 1.4 in | 8.7 h/day | 72% |
| February | 60° | 53° | 6 | 1.8 in | 9.4 h/day | 74% |
| March | 62° | 54° | 7 | 1.3 in | 10.5 h/day | 74% |
| April | 65° | 58° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 75% |
| May | 72° | 63° | 3 | 0.6 in | 12.5 h/day | 74% |
| June | 80° | 70° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.6 h/day | 71% |
| July | 86° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.9 h/day | 69% |
| August | 86° | 78° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.5 h/day | 70% |
| September | 82° | 74° | 4 | 1.2 in | 11.2 h/day | 72% |
| October | 76° | 69° | 7 | 2.1 in | 9.8 h/day | 74% |
| November | 69° | 63° | 11 | 3.0 in | 8.6 h/day | 73% |
| December | 63° | 57° | 8 | 1.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 72% |
Valletta month by month
Valletta weather in January
January brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 8 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Valletta.
Valletta weather in February
February brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 6 wet days.
Valletta weather in March
March brings highs around 62°F (16°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 7 wet days.
Valletta weather in April
April brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 3 wet days.
Valletta weather in May
May brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 3 wet days.
Valletta weather in June
June brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 1 wet days.
Valletta weather in July
July brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Valletta.
Valletta weather in August
August brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 1 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Valletta.
Valletta weather in September
September brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 4 wet days.
Valletta weather in October
October brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 69°F (20°C), about 7 wet days.
Valletta weather in November
November brings highs around 69°F (21°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 11 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Valletta.
Valletta weather in December
December brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Valletta
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Valletta stays on the cool side of mild: 66°F (19°C) by day, 58°F (15°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.4 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Valletta runs hot: 84°F (29°C) by day, 74°F (24°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 9 mm (0.4 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Valletta is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Valletta stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 61°F (16°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 21 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Valletta
The best time to visit Valletta is generally January to June, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 66°F (19°C), with rain on about 5 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Pack for Valletta with light clothing for the warm months and rain gear if you travel around November. Even in August, lows of 78°F (25°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Valletta temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.