Valletta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. 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 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in July, August, September and October and higher in January, February, March, April and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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8 m/s
5 m/s
11 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of 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:
Yes, the months of April, May, June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 372 hours of sunshine.
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