Valletta in August

Hottest; Aug 15 is a public holiday and crowded.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm; still busy.
• OctoberGreatWarm; good walking.
• AprilGreatWarm; good month.
• MayGreatWarm; long days.

• VallettaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 1 day
• Malta and Gozo (land), Malta · Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, Victoriahot

  Mild, wet-ish winters (14–17 °C (57–63 °F) by day) and dry hot summers (30–35 °C (86–95 °F)) with humidity; the sirocco can bring dusty, hot days in spring and autumn.Mild, wet-ish winters (57–63 °F (14–17 °C) by day) and dry hot summers (86–95 °F (30–35 °C)) with humidity; the sirocco can bring dusty, hot days in spring and autumn.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Santa Marija check

  15 August · Whole island

  Public holiday and the hottest week.

Crowds · Malta overall

High

Prices · Malta overall

High

Malta overall: Peak heat and prices; Santa Marija (15 Aug) festas; Comino packed.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Valletta, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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