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Il-Mellieħa, Malta

Manikata

Manikata is a village in Il-Mellieħa, Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 539. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now23°C
Best timeMar–May
Population539
Local time17:48
35.94° N, 14.35° EElevation 62 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
The year in Manikataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month66mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMar–May

Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Manikata at a glance

Best time to visitMar–May

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthNovember

100 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea27°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

2 of them World Heritage

Weather in Manikata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
23°C

Sunny · wind 32 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct24°19°
Sat24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct23°18°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°17°
Tue27 Oct24°18°
Wed28 Oct24°18°
Thu29 Oct23°18°
Fri30 Oct23°18°
Sat31 Oct23°17°0.5 mm

When to go to Manikata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score727983918880706268817577
High16°16°18°20°25°29°32°32°29°25°21°18°
Low11°10°11°13°16°20°23°23°21°19°16°12°
Rain (mm)9156351874035266100105
Wet days8474510478119
Sea16°15°15°16°19°22°25°27°26°24°21°18°

What's on in Manikata

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Manikata

All monuments

Outdoors around Manikata

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mediterraneo Malta Marine ParkZoos
0.3 km
Splash and FunWater parks
0.4 km
The best Valletta viewViewpoints
0.8 km
Bird Park MaltaZoos
0.8 km
Għajn Tuffieħa Scout CampsiteCamp sites
0.9 km
Royal Malta Golf ClubGolf courses
1 km
Għar l-IskorpjunDive site
2.5 km
Il-PrajjetDive site
2.5 km
New Dimension ScubaDive site
4.6 km
Aquatica Scuba DivingDive site
4.9 km

Nature around Manikata

Nature in Malta

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Manikata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Manikata

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Birżebbuġa 109 km ↘2023 · 128 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 115 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 118 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 53 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km

Fossils in Malta
Neogene · 1

Formations around the town

Manikata from above

Getting to Manikata

Malta International AirportMLA
16 km
Comiso AirportCIY
120 km
Lampedusa AirportLMP
164 km
Supreme CruisesFerry port
5 km
Buġibba Ferry TerminalFerry port
5.2 km

Places near Manikata

Places with a climate like Manikata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Manikata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Manikata.
What is the hottest month in Manikata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Manikata?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Manikata?
November is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 11 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Manikata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.