April in Valletta averages highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 2 rainy days and 13 h 04 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 17 °C (62 °F).
April weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Valletta?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. April is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday (Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Valletta in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — noon gun salute outdoors
- Three Cities by water taxi outdoors
- Mdina — the silent city outdoors
- Blue Lagoon on Comino — go early outdoors
- St John's Co-Cathedral — Caravaggio inside indoors
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — book weeks ahead indoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 18 °C (65 °F), nights near 14 °C (57 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Valletta costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 18° / 10° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 20° / 9° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Dubrovnik | 18° / 10° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, April is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 18 °C (65 °F) and about 2 rainy days. April is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September.
How warm is Valletta in April?
Average highs are 18 °C (65 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 17 °C (62 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in April?
Expect about 2 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 14 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Valletta.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.