Visiting Valletta by yacht

The Rolex Middle Sea Race, how to get here, and how the Grand Harbour works in strong wind.

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Seasons

When to come

Season	Months	Daily high	Monthly rain
Peak	June to September	28 to 31 °C	0 to 40 mm
Shoulder	April, May, October	19 to 24 °C	7 to 90 mm
Off season	November to March	15 to 20 °C	41 to 112 mm

WMO World Weather Information Service, Luqa station, 1961 to 1990. Season bands are our own estimate.

Event

Rolex Middle Sea Race

The race organiser lists the 2027 programme. The course is about 606 nautical miles and starts in the Grand Harbour at Valletta.

Race start16 October 2027, 11:00

Prize giving23 October 2027, 12:00

BerthingThe Royal Malta Yacht Club provides berthing for entered boats at no extra cost, from the Monday before the start to the Sunday after the prize giving

Rolex Middle Sea Race, Race Programme and General Information. Confirm dates with the organiser.

Getting here

Grand Harbour Marina is 15 minutes from Malta International Airport (C&N Marinas). Marina di Valletta is a 10 minute drive from the airport (D-Marin).

Grand Harbour entry

Transport Malta says the Grand Harbour is a safe all-weather port, open 24 hours. The entrance may be restricted in strong easterly winds.

Marsamxett Harbour

D-Marin says boats reach Marina di Valletta through Marsamxett Harbour, past the Malta armed forces naval base.

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