Valletta Malta
Country: Malta · Region: Western Mediterranean · Currency: Euro
Valletta is Malta's UNESCO World Heritage capital, featuring remarkable 16th-century Hospitaller architecture and serving as the main cruise port for the island. The compact peninsula city is best explored on foot and offers impressive historical sites, museums, and harbor views.
Top sights
St. John's Co-Cathedral, Palace of the Grand Masters, Fort St. Elmo, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Lascaris War Rooms
Things to do
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Ornate baroque cathedral with a single huge fresco ceiling and intricately inlaid marble floor, housing two works by Caravaggio.
- Fort St. Elmo
- Knight-built fortress at the peninsula tip housing the National War Museum, covering Bronze Age to modern warfare.
- Palace of the Grand Masters
- Now the President's office and Maltese parliament, featuring impressive staterooms and the Knights' armoury open to visitors.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Gardens at the upper south side of the peninsula offering jaw-dropping views of the Grand Harbour.
Forecast for Valletta
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Weather in Valletta by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 53°F | 1.4 in | 8 |
| February | 60°F | 53°F | 1.8 in | 7 |
| March | 62°F | 54°F | 1.3 in | 6 |
| April | 65°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 4 |
| May | 72°F | 63°F | 0.6 in | 4 |
| June | 80°F | 70°F | 0.1 in | 2 |
| July | 86°F | 76°F | 0.0 in | 1 |
| August | 86°F | 77°F | 0.2 in | 2 |
| September | 82°F | 74°F | 1.2 in | 5 |
| October | 76°F | 68°F | 2.1 in | 7 |
| November | 69°F | 62°F | 3.0 in | 10 |
| December | 63°F | 57°F | 1.5 in | 7 |
Getting around
The city is best explored on foot as it is only a couple of kilometres in length, though it is steep in parts with stairs; alternatively, electric mini-cabs operate daytime with a maximum fare of €5.00, or the Barrakka Lift connects the waterfront to the main city level.
What to eat
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Tips
Buy St. John's Co-Cathedral tickets online to skip the queue, and book Hal Saflieni Hypogeum tours in advance as only 80 visitors are permitted daily.
Best for
History, architecture, culture
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