Valletta Weather in November

Mild days, changeable skies

November feels mild in Valletta, but damp air and passing showers can interrupt a day out. The average high is 21°C, with rain on 12 days, so you may get bright spells between wet patches. It's a good month for St John's Co-Cathedral, the National Museum of Archaeology and a walk along the city walls. The Upper Barrakka Gardens are lovely when the skies clear, but slippery stone streets make a rainy stroll less appealing. Don't plan your trip around beach swimming; November is better for exploring than lounging by the sea.

Concerts and remembrance

The Three Palaces Festival often brings classical music performances to historic buildings around Valletta in November. It's a nice way to see grand interiors while spending an evening indoors. Malta also holds Remembrance Sunday services at the Floriana War Memorial, just outside the city, around Armistice Day. Dates and programmes can vary, so check the details for your visit. If you're interested in Malta's history, the ceremony offers a local perspective that you won't get from the museums alone.

Quieter streets, good value

If you hate crowds, November is a calmer time to explore Valletta than the busy summer months. It's outside the main beach season, and accommodation is often less expensive than in peak summer, though prices vary. Travelling with kids? The city's steep streets and sudden showers can make long walks tiring, so use the lift from the Grand Harbour to the Upper Barrakka Gardens when it's running. For a rainy afternoon, try pastizzi, flaky pastries filled with ricotta or peas, at a bakery near Republic Street.