Mellieħa
City in Malta
Mellieħa is a city in Malta with a population of 14,288. Located 14 km from the capital city of Valletta, the area is known for sights such as Popeye Village, Saint Agatha's Tower, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa.
What to see
Visitors often go to Popeye Village, a film set attraction. Historical sites include Saint Agatha's Tower and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa. Selmun Palace is also located in the area.
When to go
The warmest months are June through September, with average temperatures ranging from 22 °C to 26 °C and minimal rainfall. July is the driest month, recording 0 mm of rain on about 1 day. Cooler temperatures occur from November to February, averaging between 13 °C and 18 °C. November and December are the wettest months, with 104 mm and 110 mm of rain respectively.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, located 16 km away in Valletta.
Top sights in Mellieħa
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 110 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 | 94 | 58 | 36 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 69 | 104 | 110 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mellieħa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Selmun Palace