Malta: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June, July, August and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is August, at about 82°F (28°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is November.

1. Jan60°74 mm
2. Feb58°65 mm
3. Mar60°51 mm
4. Apr62°33 mm
5. May67°17 mm
6. Jun74°11 mm
7. Jul80°4 mm
8. Aug82°10 mm
9. Sep78°63 mm
10. Oct74°82 mm
11. Nov69°95 mm
12. Dec63°82 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Malta

Written with AI from public facts about Malta, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Valletta

Morning

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Valletta

Take a gentle stroll through the gardens for harbour views and places to pause.

Afternoon

St John’s Co-Cathedral

Valletta

See its ornate interior and artworks at an unhurried pace.

Evening

Valletta restaurant

Valletta

Choose a nearby restaurant and try Maltese dishes such as pastizzi or rabbit stew.

Day 2 Harbour towns

Morning

Grand Harbour ferry

Grand Harbour

Take a ferry across the harbour for a short, scenic crossing to the Three Cities.

Afternoon

Birgu waterfront

Birgu

Wander the waterfront and old streets, taking breaks as needed.

Evening

Birgu restaurant

Birgu

Enjoy dinner near the harbour and sample local seafood if you wish.

Day 3 Mdina and departure

Morning

Mdina old town

Mdina

Explore the quiet lanes and historic buildings at a relaxed pace.

Afternoon

St Paul’s Cathedral

Mdina

Visit the cathedral in Mdina, allowing time to rest between sights.

Evening

Malta International Airport

Luqa

Head to the airport for your onward journey, allowing time for the transfer.

What to eat

• Try pastizzi, savoury pastries commonly filled with ricotta or peas.
• Look for ftira, a Maltese bread often served with fillings.
• Maltese rabbit stew is a traditional dish; ask about other options if preferred.

Getting there

• Fly into Malta International (MLA).
• From New York: about 9 h 21 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 13 h 25 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 3 h 8 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Use buses or taxis for longer journeys, and consider harbour ferries where they suit your route. Check current services and accessibility before setting out, as streets can be steep and uneven.
• Check official entry rules for your nationality before travel.
• Summer can be hot; carry water, use sun protection and plan breaks.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• VallettaIt is a compact base close to major sights, restaurants and harbour transport.
• SliemaIt has a long waterfront and links by ferry and bus to Valletta.
• St Julian’sIt offers many places to eat and bus connections, though some areas are busier.

Where to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Malta

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It consists of a number of islands, of which Malta and Gozo are the two main ones—south of Italy, east of Tunisia, and north of Libya. Valletta is the country's capital. Malta is the world's tenth-smallest country by area, ninth-most densely populated, and 166th most populated. It consists of a single urban region, because of which it is often described as a city-state. The two official languages are Maltese—recognised as the national language—and English.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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