Climate in Valletta — Annual Weather Overview
Valletta has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 31.2°C) and the coolest is January (15.4°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 15.8°C between July and January. Annual rainfall is modest at around 329mm, with November the wettest month (71.6mm) and July the driest (1.6mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.9°C, 71mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.9°C, 10mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 24.8°C, 152mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 16.3°C, 96mm rain.
Valletta — Monthly Temperatures
Valletta — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Valletta stays reasonable all year.
Valletta weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4°C | 11.6°C | 38.6mm | 8.8h | 7 | 10/10 |
| February | 15.7°C | 11.4°C | 24.5mm | 9.5h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.1°C | 12.1°C | 35.7mm | 10.1h | 7 | 10/10 |
| April | 18.3°C | 13.8°C | 18.9mm | 10.8h | 4 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.4°C | 17.4°C | 16.3mm | 12.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.4°C | 21.3°C | 4.1mm | 13.5h | 1 | 10/10 |
| July | 31.2°C | 24.5°C | 1.6mm | 13.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 31.0°C | 25.4°C | 4.3mm | 12.6h | 1 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.4°C | 23.7°C | 29.4mm | 11.2h | 5 | 10/10 |
| October | 24.7°C | 20.2°C | 50.9mm | 9.7h | 6 | 10/10 |
| November | 21.3°C | 17.2°C | 71.6mm | 8.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
| December | 17.8°C | 13.9°C | 32.9mm | 8.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Valletta have?
Valletta has a semi arid climate — warm and dry with low but seasonal rainfall. Average highs range from 15.4°C in January to 31.2°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Valletta?
July is the hottest month in Valletta, with average highs of 31.2°C and lows of 24.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Valletta?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 15.4°C and lows of 11.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Valletta?
November is the wettest month, averaging 71.6mm of rainfall over around 10 rainy days.
How much rain does Valletta get per year?
Valletta receives around 329mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (1.6mm).
When is the best time to visit Valletta?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.