Valletta · Month comparison
June vs September
September ranks #1 overall vs June at #5. The other golden window: sea still warm, heat easing, prices dropping, crowds manageable again.
June
#5 of 12 months
Best match
Hot, dry, and brilliant beach weather — the Blue Lagoon at its finest before it becomes truly impossible in July.
- ↑Sea at 24°C and 10 hours of sunshine — Comino's Blue Lagoon is spectacular before peak-season overcrowding sets in
- ↑Mnarja folk festival (June 29) at Buskett Gardens — traditional Maltese music, rabbit stew, and local festivity away from the tourist circuit
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 | June | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 6 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 28°C | 29°C |
| Monthly rain | 5mm | 21mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 8hrs |
June trade-offs
- ↓Prices climbing steeply — accommodation 40–50% above spring rates
- ↓Comino day trips require early departure to secure space at the Blue Lagoon before the boats arrive
- ↓Valletta's limestone streets begin to trap the heat — midday sightseeing becomes uncomfortable
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 →