Rotunda of Mosta Bażilika ta' Santa Marija
Mosta, Malta
The Rotunda of Mosta is a Neoclassical church building and minor basilica dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It is one of the 14 sights of Malta featured on this site and is the 8th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July or August, when average temperatures reach about 25 °C to 26 °C and rainfall is minimal. For milder weather, May or October offer average temperatures around 18 °C to 22 °C. The wettest months are November and December, which see about 115 mm of rain.
The site is 8 km from the capital, Valletta, and is 9 km from Malta International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the rotunda with visits to nearby locations such as St John's Co-Cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Fort Saint Elmo, Fort St. Angelo, or the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °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 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 99 | 61 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 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.
