July in Valletta averages highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with almost no rainy days and 14 h 22 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
July weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Valletta?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. July 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 July 2026
No public holidays fall in July 2026 in Malta, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Valletta in July
July'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 27 °C (81 °F) in July. outdoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in July
- 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. July is usually high season in Valletta: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 30° / 21° | 2 | Good time to go |
| Rome | 33° / 21° | 2 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 30° / 21° | 3 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, July is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 30 °C (86 °F) and almost no rainy days. July 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 July?
Average highs are 30 °C (86 °F) and lows 24 °C (75 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in July?
Expect about 0 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 1 mm in total. It is the 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.