Valletta
Capital of Malta
Valletta is the capital of Malta. In 2021, the city had a population of 5,197. Visitors come to see its notable landmarks and UNESCO sites.
What to see
The city features historical landmarks and UNESCO sites, including St John's Co-Cathedral, Fort Saint Elmo, the Tarxien Temples, and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. Other locations in the area include Casa Rocca Piccola, City Gate, the Fortifications of Valletta, the Grandmaster's Palace, the Lascaris War Rooms, the Mediterranean Conference Centre, the National Library of Malta, the National Museum of Archaeology, Parliament House, Saint James Cavalier, St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
When to go
Average temperatures range from 13 °C in February to 26 °C in August. July is the driest month with 0 mm of rain, while December receives the most rain with 108 mm across about 8 days. Rain is also frequent in November with 101 mm over about 12 days, and in January with 92 mm over about 9 days. Warmer months like July and August have average temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C with minimal rainfall.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, located 6 km from Valletta in Malta.
Top sights in Valletta
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 57 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 68 | 101 | 108 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Valletta (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Casa Rocca Piccola
- City Gate
- Fortifications of Valletta
- Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
- Lascaris War Rooms
- Mediterranean Conference Centre
- National Library of Malta
- National Museum of Archaeology
- Parliament House
- Saint James Cavalier
- St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta
- Upper Barrakka Gardens