AI-generatedValletta at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 382 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 44 m
Climate in Valletta
Valletta has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Valletta is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
07:0718:28
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Valletta in October?
In October, Valletta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 20 min07:07 – 18:28
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 12 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Malta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %84 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
Sea temperature in Valletta
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.7 – 24.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Valletta ranges from 15.4 °C in March to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.6 and 27.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.3° | 15.6° | 17.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 15.4° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.3° | 15.8° | 16.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.6° | 17.9° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.4° | 21.2° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.4° | 24.3° | 26.8° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.6° | 25.6° | 27.8° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.8° | 24.4° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 22.7° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 21.3° | 20.3° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 18.2° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Valletta
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Valletta, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Valletta
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Valletta: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Valletta has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 62 | 15° | 12° | 16.3° | 5.8 h | 10 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 15° | 12° | 15.5° | 6.6 h | 8 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 16° | 13° | 15.4° | 7.7 h | 6 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 17° | 14° | 16.3° | 8.6 h | 3 | 12 |
| MayMay | 100 | 21° | 17° | 18.6° | 9.9 h | 2 | 7 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 25° | 21° | 22.4° | 11.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 27° | 24° | 25.4° | 11.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 28° | 25° | 26.6° | 10.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 26° | 23° | 25.8° | 8.2 h | 4 | 31 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 23° | 20° | 23.8° | 6.6 h | 6 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 20° | 17° | 21.3° | 5.4 h | 10 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 16° | 14° | 18.2° | 5.1 h | 10 | 65 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
35.90° N, 14.51° E · 44 m · Europe/Malta
Best time to visit Valletta
The best time to visit Valletta is from April to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to December. The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation.
Valletta through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Valletta in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Valletta in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Valletta in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Valletta in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Valletta for you.
Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Valletta month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
62January15° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In January, Valletta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in January66February15° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In February, Valletta is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in February80March16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Valletta is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in March95April17° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Valletta is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in April100May21° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Valletta is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in May100June25° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Valletta is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in June98July27° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Valletta is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in July94August28° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Valletta is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in August97September26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In September, Valletta is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in September87October23° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In October, Valletta is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in October76November20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In November, Valletta is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Valletta.
Valletta in November67December16° · Sea 18° · 5 h
In December, Valletta is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Valletta.
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Valletta vs. St Julian’s
In October the holiday weather in Valletta and St Julian’s is about equally good (score 87 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in St Julian’s as in Valletta. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Valletta | St Julian’s |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Malta in October: the best places
In October, Valletta ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- VallettaThis page23°24°87
- 2St Julian’s23°24°79
Planning a trip to Valletta
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h
- Distance
- 2,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Valletta
When is the best time to visit Valletta?
The best time to visit Valletta is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Valletta?
The sea temperature in Valletta ranges from 15.4 °C in March to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Valletta in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Valletta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Valletta?
The wettest month is November with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Valletta get?
Valletta gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Valletta in?
Valletta uses the time zone Europe/Malta: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Valletta?
A nonstop flight from London to Valletta takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,100 km.
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