Birkirkara, Malta
Birkirkara
Birkirkara is a town in Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 24,356. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now21°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population24,356
Local time01:05
35.90° N, 14.46° EElevation 41 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeBKROctober: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month71mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Birkirkara at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:17 · 18:1711 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:33Next holiday8 DecemberFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–Jun
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in July
Coolest month10°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
113 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Birkirkara
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 36 km/h · humidity 66%
Today25 Oct24°18°0.5 mm
Mon26 Oct24°18°3.4 mm
Tue27 Oct24°18°
Wed28 Oct23°17°
Thu29 Oct23°17°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct22°17°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°17°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov22°15°14.7 mm
Mon2 Nov21°16°
When to go to Birkirkara
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 60 | 63 | 76 | 85 | 91 | 78 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 73 | 69 | 66 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 97 | 60 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 71 | 106 | 113 |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Sea | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
What's on in Birkirkara
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Birkirkara
1.3 km
Lija Belvedere TowerBuilt 1857
2.6 km
Parish Church of St. Cajetan of Thiene1.6 km
Villa FranciaBuilt 1757
2.8 km
De Rohan GateBuilt 1798
2.5 km
Palazzo Parisio, NaxxarBuilt 1906
0.5 km
St Helen's Basilica
Museum4.5 km
National Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1958
Museum4.5 km
MUŻABuilt 2018More museums: Birkirkara Old Train Station · Baby Jesus Museum
Outdoors around Birkirkara
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Mediterraneo Malta Marine ParkZoos
0.3 kmSplash and FunWater parks
0.4 kmŻurrieq Scout Group HeadquartersCamp sites
0.5 kmThe best Valletta viewViewpoints
0.8 kmBird Park MaltaZoos
0.8 kmGħajn Tuffieħa Scout CampsiteCamp sites
0.9 kmSubacqua supplies servicesDive site
2.6 kmAquamarinaDive site
3.1 kmDive SystemsDive site
4.1 kmHMS MaoriDive site
4.9 kmNature around Birkirkara
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Birkirkara
Earthquakes around Birkirkara
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19507magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record60within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Birżebbuġa 109 km ↘2023 · 119 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 111 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 114 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 42 km
Universities and research institutes
Malta Leadership InstituteUniversity or college · founded 2017
Birkirkara from above
Around Birkirkara32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature9.0 kmBlue GrottoNature8.4 kmGhar LapsiNature8.4 kmGħar ĦasanNature11 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature5.1 kmRamla BayNature24 kmMaltaNature1.8 kmManoel IslandNature3.8 kmSubacqua supplies servicesDive site2.6 kmAquamarinaDive site3.1 kmDive SystemsDive site4.1 kmLija Belvedere TowerMonument1.3 kmParish Church of St. Cajetan of ThieneMonument2.6 kmVilla FranciaMonument1.6 kmDe Rohan GateMonument2.8 kmPalazzo Parisio, NaxxarMonument2.5 kmSt Helen's BasilicaMonument0.5 kmParish Church of Saint MaryMonument1.8 kmTal-Wejter TowerMonument0.5 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum4.5 kmMUŻAMuseum4.5 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum5.5 kmDomvs RomanaMuseum5.6 kmNational War MuseumMuseum5.2 kmVirtù FerriesFerry port3.8 kmSliema Ferry TerminalFerry port4.2 kmMarsaPlace3.6 kmMġarrPlace21 kmBurmarradPlace6.1 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace4.7 kmBubaqraPlace8.2 kmManikataPlace11 km
Postal code
BKR
Getting to Birkirkara
Malta International AirportMLA
6.3 kmComiso AirportCIY
123 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
172 kmVirtù FerriesPozzallo
3.8 kmSliema Ferry TerminalBejn il-Kmiemen · L-Imġarr
4.2 kmPlaces near Birkirkara
Places with a climate like Birkirkara
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Birkirkara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Birkirkara.
What is the hottest month in Birkirkara?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Birkirkara?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Birkirkara?
December is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Birkirkara?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Birkirkara?
The postal code of Birkirkara is BKR.