Valletta Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (57°F).
Monthly Temperature in Valletta
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Valletta. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 16°C (61°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in August to 13°C (55°F) in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Valletta
With annual rainfall averaging 435 mm (17 in), Valletta maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Valletta can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Valletta Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Valletta
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Water Temperature in Valletta
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in February to 26°C (79°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Valletta by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Valletta.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 79%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Valletta
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, April and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Valletta 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Valletta
During the months of May, June, September, October and November, Valletta enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 27°C (80°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in June to 75 mm (3 in) in November. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
