Valletta Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Valletta, Malta, Malta. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Valletta varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 372 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 160 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3030 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Valletta serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 87% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 51%.

Valletta enjoys an average of 3030 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

December, Valletta’s wettest month, receives 3.9 mm (0.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Valletta Precipitation page.