Mnajdra
Rabat, Malta UNESCO World Heritage Site
Mnajdra is an archaeological site in Rabat, Malta. It is part of the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C. The driest period is between May and August, when monthly rainfall is 7 mm or less. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 100 mm and 106 mm of rain.
Mnajdra is located 10 km from the capital, Valletta, and is 5 km from Malta International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to this site with visits to Ħaġar Qim, which is 0.5 km away, or the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, located 7.9 km away. Other nearby sights include the Tarxien Temples, the Rotunda of Mosta, and Fort St. Angelo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 106 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 59 | 35 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 67 | 100 | 106 |
| 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.
