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Best time to visit Valletta

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Valletta, Malta

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	10-15°C, mild with frequent rain and wind	low	low	• Carnival preparations • Lower prices ⚠ Can be quite windy and wet.
February	10-15°C, mild with occasional rain	low	low	• Valletta Carnival • Carnival preparations ⚠ Carnival week can see higher local crowds.
March	12-17°C, pleasant with increasing sunshine	low	low	• Spring bloom • Fewer crowds before Easter ⚠ Weather is variable, but generally improving.
April	15-20°C, sunny with occasional spring showers	moderate	moderate	• Easter celebrations • Pleasant temperatures for exploring ⚠ Easter week can be busy with local and religious tourism.
May	19-25°C, warm and sunny	moderate	moderate	• Ideal beach weather begins • European Capital of Culture legacy events ⚠ Sea temperature is still cool for swimming.
June	23-29°C, hot and sunny	high	high	• Long daylight hours • Warm sea for swimming • Isle of MTV Malta ⚠ Can start to feel very hot by the end of the month.
July	27-33°C, very hot and sunny	peak	peak	• Summer festivals • Nautical activities ⚠ Extremely hot, midday sun is intense. Many locals leave the cities.
August	28-35°C, extremely hot and humid	peak	peak	• Villages' summer feasts • Late night shopping ⚠ The hottest month; outdoor sightseeing is challenging. Many businesses close for Ferragosto.
September	25-30°C, warm and sunny	high	high	• Sea is warm for swimming • Fewer peak summer crowds • Malta Jazz Festival ⚠ Still very warm, but more manageable than July/August.
October	20-26°C, pleasant and sunny with occasional rain	moderate	moderate	• Comfortable temperatures for exploring • Harvest season for local produce ⚠ Rainfall increases towards the end of the month.
November	15-20°C, mild with increasing chance of rain	low	low	• Armistice Day commemorations • Pre-Christmas ambiance ⚠ Can be windy and wet, similar to March but warmer.
December	12-17°C, mild with rain and wind	moderate	moderate	• Christmas markets • Festive decorations • New Year's Eve celebrations ⚠ Christmas week and New Year's Eve see higher prices and crowds.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

February

Valletta Carnival

A vibrant and traditional carnival with parades, costumes, and street parties.

April

Easter Celebrations

Solemn religious processions and festivities across Malta, particularly in Valletta and surrounding towns.

June

Isle of MTV Malta

A major free open-air music festival held in the Granaries, attracting international artists.

July

Malta Jazz Festival

An internationally acclaimed jazz festival held at the Ta' Liesse church in Valletta.

July-August

Summer Feasts (Festivals tal-Armar)

Traditional village festivals celebrating patron saints with fireworks, music, and processions.

October

Notte Bianca

Valletta stays open all night with free cultural activities, music, and performances across the city.

September

Malta International Airshow

A spectacular aerial display held near the airport, often drawing large crowds.

December

Christmas Markets

Festive markets pop up in Valletta offering crafts, food, and seasonal cheer.

Insider timing tips

•August is exceptionally hot and humid, making extensive outdoor sightseeing uncomfortable. Many Maltese also take their holidays during this month, leading to some business closures.
•The shoulder months of May, June, September, and October offer the best balance of pleasant weather, warm seas, and manageable crowds before or after the peak summer intensity.
•While summer offers the best beach weather, the intense heat and high prices in July and August are significant drawbacks. Consider the end of June or early September for similar warmth with slightly fewer crowds and lower prices.
•Malta's religious heritage means significant local observance during Easter week, which can impact opening hours and lead to higher domestic tourist numbers.
•February's Carnival is a lively local event; while not as internationally renowned as some European carnivals, it offers an authentic cultural experience with fewer international tourists than peak summer.