Weather in Valletta

About Valletta

Valletta is a baroque masterpiece, a UNESCO capital where every street rises in golden limestone, fortification walls enclose the historic center, and the Grand Harbour provides dramatic backdrop. Built in the 16th century to a grid plan, the city is compact and walkable, with churches, palaces, and museums crowding pedestrian streets. The light is brilliant, the views sweeping, and the history—Knights Templar, Napoleon, British colonization—visible in every stone.

Country

Malta

Best months to visit

May, June, July, August, September, October

Currency

EUR

Language

Maltese, English

Things to do in Valletta

Baroque architecture walking tours Fort Saint Elmo museum visits Grand Harbour boat tours and views Cathedral and church visits Upper Barracca Gardens promenade Street photography and panoramic views

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

15C

Cool, with occasional showers.

February

15C

Cool, with occasional showers.

March

16C

Cool, with occasional showers.

April

18C

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

May

21C

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

June

26C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

July

29C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

August

30C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

September

27C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

October

24C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

November

21C

Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.

December

17C

Cool, with occasional showers.

Valletta, Malta's fortified capital, was built by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century as a deliberate statement of grandeur, packing baroque churches, palaces and bastions onto a small peninsula surrounded by two natural harbours. Its golden limestone streets, including the ornate St. John's Co-Cathedral, earned the entire city UNESCO World Heritage status.

Best areas to stay in Valletta

Republic Street area

The main pedestrian thoroughfare running through the city, with shops, cafes and major sights.

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Gardens on the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour, with views to the Three Cities.

St. John's Co-Cathedral area

The baroque cathedral and surrounding streets of palaces and museums.

Marsamxett waterfront

The harbour side facing Sliema, with ferry connections and waterfront walks.

Getting to Valletta

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Flights

Malta International Airport is about 20-30 minutes from Valletta by bus or taxi.

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From London

~3 hours by direct flight from London.

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Getting around

The city is walkable, though hilly; ferries connect to Sliema and the Three Cities, and buses reach the rest of Malta.

Frequently asked questions

What is St. John's Co-Cathedral?

A baroque cathedral built by the Knights of St. John, with an interior covered in elaborate marble, gilding and a Caravaggio painting — one of Malta's most important sights.

Is Valletta walkable?

Yes — the entire old city is compact and pedestrian-friendly, though it has steep streets and steps due to its hilly peninsula layout.

How do I get to Valletta?

Malta International Airport is about 20-30 minutes away by bus or taxi; ferries also connect Valletta to Sliema and the Three Cities across the harbours.

What are the Three Cities?

Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua, a cluster of historic fortified towns across the Grand Harbour from Valletta, reachable by short ferry.

Is Valletta expensive?

It's moderate by European standards, with a range of dining options, though prices rise in peak summer season.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

St. John's Co-Cathedral was far more opulent than I expected, almost overwhelming. Walking the bastions at sunset with views over the harbours was unforgettable.

Carmen G. · May 2024

★★★★☆

Small enough to see in a day but rewards a slower visit — every street has something baroque to look at. Ferry to the Three Cities was a great add-on.

Tom F. · September 2023

★★★★★

The golden stone glowed in the evening light and the Upper Barrakka Gardens views over the Grand Harbour were one of the best things we saw in Malta.

Nadia R. · July 2024