Valletta in May: weather, rain (9%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Valletta weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

63°F – 72°F

🌧 Rainy days

9% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.9/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Valletta in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 9%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: May is genuinely one of Valletta's sweetest months—warm enough for comfortable sightseeing without the intense summer heat that'll have you melting by midday. You're looking at pleasantly mild temperatures and virtually zero rain, plus nearly 13 hours of sunshine daily. Perfect for wandering those limestone streets, exploring the Grand Harbour, and actually enjoying outdoor cafés without sweating through your shirt.

By trip type

Valletta in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Valletta. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.9/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
⛅ January	52°F	59°F	26%	1.5in	8.4h	7.2/10
⛅ February	54°F	59°F	20%	2.1in	10.0h	7.3/10
⛅ March	55°F	61°F	20%	1.3in	10.2h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	57°F	64°F	9%	0.5in	11.2h	7.9/10
🌤️ May	63°F	72°F	9%	0.5in	12.2h	8.8/10
☀️ June	70°F	79°F	2%	0.1in	13.7h	9.8/10
☀️ July	75°F	84°F	1%	0.0in	13.4h	9.9/10
☀️ August	77°F	86°F	4%	0.2in	12.1h	9.4/10
☀️ September	75°F	81°F	14%	1.1in	11.3h	9.4/10
🌤️ October	68°F	75°F	23%	2.2in	9.5h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	63°F	70°F	33%	2.9in	8.5h	7.8/10
⛅ December	57°F	63°F	24%	1.7in	7.9h	7.4/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Valletta averages 72°F, 9% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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