March in Valletta averages highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 11 h 52 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 16 °C (61 °F).
March weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Valletta?
Good time to go: cool and fairly dry. March 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 March 2026
- Thu 19 Mar: Feast of St. Joseph (San Ġużepp) public holiday
- Tue 31 Mar: Freedom Day (Jum il-Ħelsien) 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 March
March'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 March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (62 °F), nights near 12 °C (54 °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. March is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 15° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 16° / 6° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 14° / 7° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, March is a good time to go: cool and fairly dry, with average highs of 16 °C (62 °F) and about 5 rainy days. March 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 March?
Average highs are 16 °C (62 °F) and lows 12 °C (54 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 16 °C (61 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in March?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 33 mm in total. It is the 5th 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.