Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is November 2026 a good month to visit Valletta?
Calm — the typical November day in Valletta is calmer than 70% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Valletta's own year — not a headcount.
November 2026 is the Valletta most visitors never see — Calm on 18 of 30 days — 5 days run Busy or Packed, mild and wet, around 21°C / 70°F with rain on about 11 days.
Yes, if the weather does not put you off. The typical November day in Valletta is Calm, and only 5 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 21 °C by day, with rain on about 11 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. Cruise ships call on 16 of the 30 days, 4 at once on Wednesday 11 November. Late November is the month's quietest stretch in Valletta — the typical day at 27%, against 46% in early November. The crush is at Republic Street; the quiet is at the side grid. The calmest day is Saturday 7 November, the busiest Wednesday 11 November.
In short, quiet and wide open, if the weather doesn't put you off.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Valletta, November ranks 8th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 11 Nov, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Sat 7 Nov at 25%.
You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →
Pack for wet first — rain on 11 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Valletta in November?
The busiest days are the 4th, 11th, 13th and 18th, and 1 more. Away from those, most days sit Calm. The calmest stretch is the 19th–30th.
Cruise ships are in port on 16 of 30 days; the heaviest is Wed 11 Nov, 4 ships in at once. Those mornings fill the squares first — start early, or save them for indoors.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 25% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 10 hours.
Either side of it, October picks up and December is far calmer.
Calm for most of the month, but not all of it: 5 days run packed or busier — the heaviest are the 4th, 11th, 13th and 18th. Check the calendar before you fix your dates.
Sun 01 Nov Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 09:00–19:00
- Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Record Valletta on Sun 1 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,850 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Italy public holiday; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 31 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Valletta on Mon 2 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Nov Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Pearl — guest capacity 2,394 07:00–15:00
- Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 07:00–16:00
Record Valletta on Tue 3 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,884 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Nov Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 08:00–18:00
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 08:00–17:00
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Valletta on Wed 4 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,670 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 3 Nov (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 08:00–18:00
Record Valletta on Thu 5 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 754 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Nov Lively busier than 47% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 09:00–17:00
Record Valletta on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Sat 7 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Nov Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓2
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 09:00–18:00
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–19:00
Record Valletta on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,514 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Nov Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓1
- ms Volendam — guest capacity 1,432 08:00–17:00
Record Valletta on Mon 9 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,432 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Nov Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓2
- Island Princess — guest capacity 2,214 07:00–17:00
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 07:00–17:00
Record Valletta on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,414 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Nov Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · France public holiday
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 09:00–19:00
- MSC Magnifica — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–17:00
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 08:00–18:00
- Silver Spirit — guest capacity 608 08:00–18:00
Record Valletta on Wed 11 Nov 2026 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,206 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 10 Nov (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Thu 12 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Nov Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274 09:00–02:00
Record Valletta on Fri 13 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,274 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–02:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Nov Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓2
- Fred Olsen Bolette — guest capacity 1,338
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 07:00–02:00
Record Valletta on Sat 14 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,636 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Sun 15 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here · ⚓2
- Le Champlain — guest capacity 184 07:00–18:00
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 18:00–23:00
Record Valletta on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 283 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Nov Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday
- Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 07:00–13:00
- MSC Magnifica — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–17:00
- Oceania Marina — guest capacity 1,258 07:00–17:00
Record Valletta on Wed 18 Nov 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,024 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 17 Nov (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Record Valletta on Thu 19 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Fri 20 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Sat 21 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here · ⚓1
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 09:00–09:00
Record Valletta on Sun 22 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 99 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–09:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Mon 23 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Nov Calm busier than 25% of days here
Record Valletta on Tue 24 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Nov Lively busier than 45% of days here · ⚓1
- MSC Magnifica — guest capacity 2,506 08:00–17:00
Record Valletta on Wed 25 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Valletta on Thu 26 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Nov Calm busier than 27% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Valletta on Fri 27 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Nov Calm busier than 30% of days here · ⚓1
- Silver Dawn — guest capacity 576 08:00–18:00
Record Valletta on Sat 28 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 576 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Nov Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓2
- Azamara Quest — guest capacity 722 08:00–22:00
- Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 10:00–18:00
Record Valletta on Sun 29 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,406 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Nov Calm busier than 29% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday
- ms La Belle de lAdriatique — guest capacity 99 18:00–20:00
Record Valletta on Mon 30 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 99 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 18:00–20:00. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/valletta/#d-2026-11-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of November is quietest in Valletta?
Late November is the month's quietest stretch in Valletta — the typical day at 27%, against 46% in early November.
The upside of a quiet November
- The big-ticket sights are walk-ins now; the summer booking scramble is gone.
- Keep the days loose — decide over breakfast, not weeks ahead.
- Early on, you can have the busiest spots almost to yourself — bring a camera.
No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.
November weather in Valletta
Comfortably warm — around 21°C / 70°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 11 days, so keep a layer handy.
This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.
More about Valletta in November
Based on: Malta's public holidays · school vacations across Malta, France, Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
