August in Valletta averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 25 °C (77 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 13 h 30 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 28 °C (82 °F).
August weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Valletta?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. August is usually high season in Valletta: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Santa Marija) 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 August
August'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
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 28 °C (82 °F) in August. outdoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- 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. August is usually high season in Valletta: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 31° / 21° | 4 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 32° / 21° | 3 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 30° / 22° | 4 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and about 1 rainy day. August is usually high season in Valletta: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September.
How warm is Valletta in August?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 25 °C (77 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 28 °C (82 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in August?
Expect about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 5 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.