Valletta in October
As busy as September despite highs of 25 °C and more rain, six days; Notte Bianca fills the city on the first Saturday and yachts leave the Grand Harbour for the Middle Sea Race.
Is October a good time to visit Valletta?
October is a middling month in Valletta — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Valletta, from our booking partner.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellationWhat’s on in October
- Notte Bianca (first Saturday of October)
- Rolex Middle Sea Race, start in the Grand Harbour (October)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in Valletta, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Valletta.
More to do in Valletta
Tours and tickets in Valletta, from our booking partner.
Where to stay
The next October weekend, Friday to Sunday, for two adults (Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026). Change the dates on Booking.com; outside peak season, nightly rates tend to be lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Valletta?
October is a middling month in Valletta — crowds around 72/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Valletta in October?
Valletta sits at roughly 72/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 11 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Valletta in October?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 18°C in October, with about 6 wet days across the month.
Sources
Weather: 1995–2024 averages from the Luqa (Malta International Airport) weather station (NOAA GHCN-Daily); rain days count days with at least 1 mm.
Monthly crowd index: calculated from recorded overnight stays (table tour_occ_nin2m, 2022–2025; area: Malta, whole country (MT00)), published byEurostat.
Crowd scores are modelled estimates, not live counts.How the model works
Events, holidays and practical notes are checked against these official pages: