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Top sights in Valletta, Malta
- St. John's Co-Cathedral – Cathedral in Valletta, Malta
- Upper Barrakka Gardens – Garden in Valletta, Malta
- Fort St. Elmo – Fortification in Malta
- Lower Barrakka Gardens – Park in Valletta, Malta
- Manoel Theatre – Theatre in Valletta, Malta
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Valletta, Malta
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October are the most comfortable months, warm enough for swimming without the peak heat. July and August are hot and busy. Winter is mild and quiet, though some boat trips and beach services run reduced schedules.
How many days you need
One to two days covers Valletta itself: St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the harbor views, and the fortifications. Add two or three days for the Three Cities across the harbor, the old capital of Mdina, and a day trip to Gozo or the Blue Lagoon on Comino.
Getting around
Valletta is small and walkable, though its grid of streets includes steep slopes and steps. Buses run from the terminus outside the city gate to most of the island, and ferries cross to Sliema and the Three Cities. A separate ferry service connects the main island with Gozo. Traffic drives on the left.
What to skip
Boat trips to the Blue Lagoon get extremely crowded in summer, so go early in the day or outside peak season. Buses can be slow and full at busy times, so leave extra time for connections. Many sights close earlier than you might expect, so check opening hours before planning an afternoon.
Where to stay in Valletta, Malta
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Best time to visit Valletta, Malta
The most comfortable months in Valletta, Malta are April to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 65 to 83°F (18 to 28°C) and 1 to 6 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 88°F (31°C), and January the coolest at 60°F (16°C). November sees the most rain, around 11 days, while July is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 70 | 9 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 9 rainy days |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 60 | 4 | Shoulder: 60°F (16°C), 4 rainy days |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 50 | 6 | Shoulder: 62°F (17°C), 6 rainy days |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 30 | 4 | Best: 4 rainy days |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 20 | 4 | Best: 4 rainy days |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 10 | 1 | Best: 1 rainy days |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0 | 0 | Shoulder: 88°F (31°C), 0 rainy days |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 10 | 1 | Shoulder: 88°F (31°C), 1 rainy days |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 60 | 5 | Best: 5 rainy days |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 100 | 11 | Avoid: among the wettest, 11 rainy days |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 80 | 8 | Shoulder: 64°F (18°C), 8 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Valletta, Malta: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Valletta, Malta?
- The best time to visit Valletta, Malta is April to June and September to October, when average highs run 65 to 83°F (18 to 28°C) with 1 to 6 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 88°F (31°C) on average, and January the coolest at 60°F (16°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Valletta, Malta?
- November, with roughly 11 days of rain. The driest is July, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Valletta, Malta?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 76°F (24°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 60°F (16°C) by day and 53°F (12°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Valletta, Malta?
- The wettest months in Valletta, Malta are January and November, with 9 to 11 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Valletta, Malta?
- One to two days covers Valletta itself: St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the harbor views, and the fortifications. Add two or three days for the Three Cities across the harbor, the old capital of Mdina, and a day trip to Gozo or the Blue Lagoon on Comino.
- How do I get around Valletta, Malta?
- Valletta is small and walkable, though its grid of streets includes steep slopes and steps. Buses run from the terminus outside the city gate to most of the island, and ferries cross to Sliema and the Three Cities. A separate ferry service connects the main island with Gozo. Traffic drives on the left.
- Is it safe to travel to Malta right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Malta on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Malta before you book.
- What other places are near Valletta, Malta?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Valletta, Malta are Palermo (170 miles), Tunis (250 miles), Sorrento (330 miles).
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