Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Valletta and Malta
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Valletta and Malta are May, October, June — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Valletta (Valletta and Malta) (44 m elevation).
Month by month
Valletta and Malta weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.7°C / 60°F | 6.5 | 63 | |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 2.2 | 71 | |
| March | 16.7°C / 62°F | 5.2 | 70 | |
| April | 18.8°C / 66°F | 3.5 | 83 | |
| May | 22.8°C / 73°F | 3.3 | 93 | Best |
| June | 27.8°C / 82°F | 0.8 | 85 | Best |
| July | 31.4°C / 89°F | 0.3 | 64 | |
| August | 31.2°C / 88°F | 1 | 65 | |
| September | 28.4°C / 83°F | 4 | 77 | |
| October | 24.9°C / 77°F | 4.2 | 90 | Best |
| November | 21.3°C / 70°F | 9 | 81 | Shoulder |
| December | 17.6°C / 64°F | 7.2 | 72 | Shoulder |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Valletta and Malta month by month
Valletta's comfort score peaks in May at 93.4, with an average high of 22.8°C and 3.3 wet days, ahead of October's 89.6 and June's 85.4. July is nearly rain-free, at just 0.3 wet days, though comfort dips to 64.3 as the heat builds to 31.4°C. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 15.7–17.6°C and comfort scores of 62.6–71.5, mild by most standards.
FAQ
Valletta and Malta timing questions
What is the best month to visit Valletta and Malta?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are May, October, and June, with May scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, and October, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Valletta and Malta?
July, with an average daily high of 31.4°C (89°F).
What is the rainiest month in Valletta and Malta?
November, averaging 9 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Valletta and Malta?
November and December — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
What is Valletta's driest month?
July, averaging just 0.3 wet days — fewer than any other month — though comfort dips to 64.3 as the heat builds to 31.4°C.
What is Valletta's single best month for weather?
May, with an average high of 22.8°C, 3.3 wet days, and a comfort score of 93.4 — the highest measured for any month.