Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Catholic shrine dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. It is part of the European Marian Network and is one of the 14 most looked-up sights in Malta on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the driest months, with average temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C. The wettest month is December, which has an average temperature of 15 °C and about 104 mm of rain. Rainfall is also high in November and January, with 99 mm and 90 mm.
The sanctuary is 15 km from Valletta and 17 km from Malta International Airport. It is wheelchair accessible. Nearby attractions include Popeye Village (1.8 km) and Saint Agatha's Tower (2.3 km). Other nearby sights are the Rotunda of Mosta (8.1 km), Ġgantija (12.7 km), and the Megalithic Temples of Malta (12.9 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 104 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 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 55 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 65 | 99 | 104 |
| 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.
