Your March weather guide
MildWeather in Valletta in March
March is a good time for Valletta if you want mild weather for exploring rather than a beach holiday. Average highs of 15.5°C make being outdoors comfortable with layers, while nights around 12.5°C call for a jacket. The catch is the sea: at 15.2°C, it is cold for casual swimming. Expect useful sunshine alongside some rain, so go for time outdoors with flexible plans, not dependable warmth or days spent in swimwear.
Long-term climate averages for Valletta, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Valletta, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Valletta.
- Average daytime high
- 15.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 17°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.0°C
- London averages 10.5°C in March
- Sea temperature
- 15.2°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.2h
- 62% of 11.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 32 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 21.6°C
- 2016-03-22
- Record low 1991-2020
- 7.0°C
- 1993-03-06
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 18 min
- 2060 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How March compares
March is the 10th warmest month of the year in Valletta and ranks 91st of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within Malta it is 3rd of 4 (Malta in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Valletta is 5.0°C warmer by day and 9.2°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in March
The typical March day in Valletta peaks at 15.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.4°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 12.5°C; one night in ten drops to 10.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 21.6°C (2016-03-22) and the coldest night 7.0°C (1993-03-06).
Rain in March
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 32 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2007 with 110 mm, the driest 2000 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in March
The sea averages 15.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.7°C to 15.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.7°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:13 and sets about 18:09 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 38%.
Is March a good time to visit Valletta?
March is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Valletta on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep.
Mild days, cooler evenings
Valletta is noticeably milder than London in March, with average daytime highs 5°C higher. That is a useful improvement for walking around, but it is not summer weather: days reaching 25°C account for 0%. Even the warmer days are generally about comfortable layers rather than strong heat. Pack light tops with a jumper and jacket that you can add as the day cools. The coldest nights can fall to 10.5°C or below, so do not plan your evening clothing around the daytime average. March suits travellers who prefer moving around without hot conditions; it is a less convincing choice if warmth is the main reason for going.
Useful sunshine, but keep plans flexible
Around 7.2 hours of sunshine within 11.7 hours of daylight gives March a reasonable balance for spending time outside. You have scope to enjoy the brighter parts of the day without expecting uninterrupted sun. About 6 rainy days means a light waterproof earns its place in your bag, and it makes sense to leave outdoor plans movable rather than tie everything to a fixed schedule. Use mild, bright spells for longer walks and keep an indoor alternative for wet weather. This is a month for adaptable clothing and expectations: sunshine can make sitting outside appealing, but it does not turn March into a reliable sunbathing holiday.
A little perspective
Valletta through the year
March is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6°C | 11.9°C | 16.0°C | 5.2 | 54 | 9 | 0% |
| February | 14.4°C | 11.5°C | 15.2°C | 6.1 | 50 | 8 | 0% |
| MarchSelected | 15.5°C | 12.5°C | 15.2°C | 7.2 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| April | 17.3°C | 14.2°C | 16.1°C | 8.3 | 15 | 3 | 0% |
| May | 20.5°C | 17.1°C | 18.6°C | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 1% |
| Junebest | 24.4°C | 20.7°C | 22.2°C | 12.2 | 2 | 0 | 36% |
| Julybest | 27.2°C | 23.4°C | 25.3°C | 13.7 | 0 | 0 | 94% |
| Augustbest | 28.1°C | 24.5°C | 26.7°C | 12.5 | 3 | 1 | 100% |
| September | 25.9°C | 22.9°C | 25.8°C | 8.9 | 34 | 4 | 72% |
| October | 23.1°C | 20.2°C | 23.8°C | 6.5 | 49 | 7 | 15% |
| November | 19.6°C | 16.8°C | 21.1°C | 5.3 | 67 | 9 | 1% |
| December | 16.2°C | 13.6°C | 18.1°C | 5.0 | 70 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Valletta in March FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Valletta hot in March?
Valletta is mild in March: the average daytime high is 15.5°C and nights average 12.5°C. Days over 25°C are rare in March.
Can you swim in the sea in Valletta in March?
The sea around Valletta averages 15.2°C in March, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Valletta in March?
Valletta sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 32 mm of rain in a typical March. The wettest March between 1991 and 2020 was 2007 (110 mm) and the driest was 2000 (6 mm).
How sunny is Valletta in March?
Valletta gets around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day in March out of 11.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Valletta compare with the UK in March?
Valletta is on average 5.0°C warmer than London by day in March (15.5°C against 10.5°C).
What is the hottest March on record in Valletta?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day in Valletta reached 21.6°C on 2016-03-22, and the coldest night dropped to 7.0°C on 1993-03-06.
Can you swim in Valletta in March?
The sea averages 15.2°C, which is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Even the year-to-year range of 15°C to 16°C stays cold. Unless you already enjoy cold-water swimming, treat the sea as a backdrop rather than the focus of your holiday.
Is March a good choice for a short break from the UK?
Yes, if you want mild conditions rather than heat. The flight from London takes about 3 h 18 min, making Valletta a short-haul option. Pack for cool evenings and some rain rather than travelling with summer clothes alone.
Should I choose March if I want hot weather?
No. March is mild, with an average daytime high of 15.5°C and no days reaching 25°C in the figures. June, July and August are better choices overall here; March makes more sense when avoiding heat matters more than finding it.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Valletta. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.9 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C