First things first, when was the last oil change completed? Old oil breaks down in viscosity and is more readily known when the temps are up and noisy lifters can often be remedied with a simple oil change.
If it is your valve train that is at fault then it could be a number of things that can cause that kind of noise.
If it is your valve train that is at fault then it could be a number of things that can cause that kind of noise.