Valletta Weather in March

March weather in Valletta

March feels mild rather than warm. Daytime highs reach 16°C, while evenings cool to around 14°C. You'll get about six hours of sun a day, but rain falls on eight days, so showers can interrupt a walk. It's a good month for wandering Valletta's streets, visiting St John's Co-Cathedral and taking in the harbour views from Upper Barrakka Gardens. Leave beach days for later; the sea and air can still feel too cool for a swim.

If you enjoy city walks more than lying on a beach, March should suit you.

What's on in March

March 31 is Freedom Day, a Maltese public holiday. The day marks the end of British military presence in Malta. It's also when traditional boat races take place in the Grand Harbour, with teams rowing colourful boats. Find a spot by the waterfront to watch, but expect the holiday to bring more local visitors to the area.

The date of Easter changes each year, so Holy Week events may fall in March or April. If they do, Valletta's churches and streets take on a more solemn feel.

Crowds and useful tips

Valletta is generally calmer in March than during the busier May-to-September stretch. You'll likely find the streets easier to explore, and prices are often less pressured than in peak summer. Rain and cloud are more common than in April, though, so keep some indoor sights in mind, such as the National Museum of Archaeology.

For a practical shortcut, take the Barrakka Lift between Upper Barrakka Gardens and the Valletta Waterfront. It saves you the steep climb back up from the harbour, especially after rain has made the stone steps slippery.