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Valletta Climate by Month

Valletta is an all-year destination. There is a lot of sun throughout the year. Even in winter there is still an average of 5 hours sunshine each day, while visitors in July can expect 12 hours of sun and almost no rain. January is the coldest month with average temperatures reaching 14°C.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Valletta. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 13°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rainfall averaging 435 mm, Valletta maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Valletta can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 79 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Valletta can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 12.4 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Valletta ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Valletta in Malta

During the months of May, June, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Valletta have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May, June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Valletta?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Valletta?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Valletta?
    December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Valletta?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Valletta?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Valletta

    Thu   Nov 21
    23°C | 17°C
    NW 29 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

    partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    24°C | 17°C
    W 29 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 14°C
    N 29 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain