Tarxien Temples
Valletta, Malta UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Tarxien Temples is an archaeological site and part of the Megalithic Temples of Malta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 14 sights of Malta listed on this site and is the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with average temperatures of 25 °C and 26 °C. For those who prefer less rain, June and July have the lowest monthly rainfall. The site is 3 km from Valletta and 3 km from Malta International Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to the temples with nearby sites such as the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, which is 0.5 km away, or Fort St. Angelo, located 2.6 km from the site. The temples are open daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with the last admission at 16:30. Entry costs €6 and wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. The wettest is December, with about 108 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 | 57 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 68 | 101 | 108 |
| 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.
