Marsaskala, Malta
Marsaskala
Marsaskala is a small town in Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 10,024. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeMar–May
Population10,024
Local time20:10
35.86° N, 14.57° EElevation 30 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeMSKOctober: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month68mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Marsaskala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:15 · 18:1911 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:36Next holiday8 DecemberFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
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 monthDecember
108 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Marsaskala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 24 km/h · humidity 70%
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct25°19°
Sat24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct24°18°
Mon26 Oct24°17°
Tue27 Oct25°17°
Wed28 Oct25°18°
Thu29 Oct24°18°
Fri30 Oct24°18°
Sat31 Oct22°17°1.5 mm
When to go to Marsaskala
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 | 61 | 65 | 78 | 85 | 91 | 77 | 67 | 63 | 62 | 72 | 69 | 68 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 11° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 90 | 56 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 68 | 99 | 108 |
| 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 Marsaskala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Marsaskala
1.4 km
Riħama BatteryBuilt 1714
2.3 km
Tas-Silġ1.8 km
Triq il-Wiesgħa TowerBuilt 1659
2.8 km
Villa Cagliares2.4 km
Ħal Ġinwi Temple
UNESCO6.3 km
St. John's Co-CathedralBuilt 1577
Museum3.3 km
Żabbar Sanctuary MuseumBuilt 1954
Museum6.4 km
National Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1958More museums: Pirates and Corsairs Museum
Outdoors around Marsaskala
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 kmRinella Scout CentreCamp sites
0.5 kmThe best Valletta viewViewpoints
0.8 kmRoyal Malta Golf ClubGolf courses
1 kmWreck of SS MargitDive site
5.1 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka XellugijaDive site
6.4 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka LeminijaDive site
6.4 kmHMS MaoriDive site
6.5 kmNature around Marsaskala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Marsaskala
Earthquakes around Marsaskala
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 record58within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Birżebbuġa 109 km ↘2023 · 110 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 109 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 112 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 32 km
Marsaskala from above
Around Marsaskala32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature4.5 kmBlue GrottoNature11 kmGħar ĦasanNature7.6 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature5.5 kmGhar LapsiNature13 kmMaltaNature11 kmManoel IslandNature7.5 kmMerkanti ReefNature9.4 kmWreck of SS MargitDive site5.1 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka XellugijaDive site6.4 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka LeminijaDive site6.4 kmRiħama BatteryMonument1.4 kmTas-SilġMonument2.3 kmTriq il-Wiesgħa TowerMonument1.8 kmVilla CagliaresMonument2.8 kmĦal Ġinwi TempleMonument2.4 kmSt. John's Co-CathedralMonument6.3 kmVallettaMonument6.3 kmAuberge de CastilleMonument6.3 kmŻabbar Sanctuary MuseumMuseum3.3 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum6.4 kmMUŻAMuseum6.3 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum5.0 kmNational War MuseumMuseum6.2 kmMarina tal-Port il-Kbir; Valletta - It-Tliet IblietFerry port4.8 kmBormlaFerry port4.9 kmMarsaPlace6.8 kmBurmarradPlace16 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace13 kmBubaqraPlace9.0 kmManikataPlace21 kmSan Pawl il-BaħarPlace17 km
Postal code
MSK
Getting to Marsaskala
Malta International AirportMLA
7 kmComiso AirportCIY
126 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
181 kmMarina tal-Port il-Kbir; Valletta - It-Tliet IblietLascaris
4.8 kmBormlaFerry port
4.9 kmPlaces near Marsaskala
Places with a climate like Marsaskala
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marsaskala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marsaskala.
What is the hottest month in Marsaskala?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Marsaskala?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marsaskala?
December is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Marsaskala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Marsaskala?
The postal code of Marsaskala is MSK.