February in Valletta averages highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and lows of 11 °C (53 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 10 h 50 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 16 °C (61 °F).
February weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Valletta?
Good time to go: cool and fairly dry. February 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 February 2026
- Tue 10 Feb: Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck (In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl) public holiday
- Malta Carnival in the days before Lent (mid-February in 2026) event
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 February
February'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 February
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (60 °F), nights near 11 °C (53 °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. February is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 14° / 6° | 9 | Tough month |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 13° / 5° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, February is a good time to go: cool and fairly dry, with average highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and about 4 rainy days. February 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 February?
Average highs are 16 °C (60 °F) and lows 11 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 16 °C (61 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in February?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 45 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest 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.