February weather forecast
Valletta, Malta

Transitioning into February, Valletta experiences a slight elevation in both high and low temperatures, closing at 15.5°C (59.9°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F) respectively. A slight respite from January’s harsher conditions, the weather becomes gradually sunnier with days lengthening to nearly 11 hours. Respectively, the amount of monthly rainfall decreases to 61mm (2.4"). Not forgetting the sea temperament, its temperature barely deviates from January. Despite the winter season, February sees a UV index doubling that of January.

Temperature

February observes an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.5°C (59.9°F), marking an insignificant difference from January's 15.2°C (59.4°F). Throughout the month of February, Valletta expects an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Rainfall

In Valletta, during February, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 61mm (2.4") of precipitation. In Valletta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80 days and collects up to 553mm (21.77") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Valletta.
Note: Swimming in water at 15.4°C (59.7°F) is not a pleasurable experience for most. The task of managing breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Valletta, the average length of the day in February is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of February in Valletta, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February is 6.4h.

UV index

In Valletta, the average daily maximum UV index in February is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in February interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.