Cittadella
Cittadella is a citadel in Rabat. It is a Tentative World Heritage Site and is one of the 14 sights of Malta featured on this site. It is the 7th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between May and August, when temperatures average between 18 °C and 25 °C and rainfall is minimal. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 115 mm and 109 mm of rain respectively.
Cittadella is located about 30 km from the capital, Valletta, and is 32 km from Malta International Airport. Nearby sites include the Ġgantija and the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which are about 2.7 km away. Other nearby locations are Saint Agatha's Tower, Popeye Village, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 115 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 99 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 72 | 109 | 115 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
