Ġgantija
Xagħra, Malta UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ġgantija is a limestone temple and archaeological site located in Xagħra. As part of the Megalithic Temples of Malta, it holds UNESCO World Heritage status and dates back to 3600 BC. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The climate is driest from May to August, with temperatures averaging between 18 °C and 26 °C during these months. January and December are the wettest months, with 98 mm and 114 mm of rain respectively. The site is located 30 km from Malta International Airport and 27 km from Valletta. Visitors often combine a trip here with the Megalithic Temples of Malta, located 0.2 km away, the Cittadella, 2.7 km away, or Saint Agatha's Tower, 10.4 km away. Ġgantija is wheelchair accessible. It is open Wednesday to Monday from 09:00 to 17:00 in January and February, and daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from March to December. Tickets cost 10 for adults, 8 for youths aged 12 to 17 or seniors aged 60 and over, and 6 for children aged 6 to 11.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 114 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 98 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 72 | 108 | 114 |
| 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.
