Valletta · Month comparison
April vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs April at #3. The other golden window: sea still warm, heat easing, prices dropping, crowds manageable again.
April
#3 of 12 months
Best match
One of the best months to visit Malta: warm, dry, and not yet overwhelmed by summer crowds.
- ↑Temperatures hit 20°C with 8 hours of sunshine — ideal for exploring without the summer heat
- ↑Only 24mm of rain all month — essentially dry, with reliably good outdoor conditions
September
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The other golden window: sea still warm, heat easing, prices dropping, crowds manageable again.
- ↑Sea at 25°C — the best swimming month if you want warm water without the summer madness
- ↑Temperatures drop from 32°C to 29°C: warm but no longer punishing, and sightseeing in Valletta becomes pleasant again
| Factor | April | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 8 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 20°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 24mm | 21mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 8hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Easter week can push prices and crowds noticeably higher for a brief period
- ↓Sea temperature around 17°C — swimmable for the brave, but not yet comfortable
- ↓Moderate crowd numbers building — Valletta can feel busy on public holidays
September trade-offs
- ↓Still busy early in the month — the first two weeks of September retain much of August's tourist volume
- ↓First light rainfall returns (21mm), though the month is still very dry overall
- ↓Flight prices remain elevated through most of September from Northern European holiday routes
Scores compare months within Valletta. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →