Marsaxlokk, Malta
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is a village in Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,660. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now23°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population3,660
Local time17:25
35.84° N, 14.54° EElevation 17 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeMXKOctober: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month71mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Marsaxlokk at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:15 · 18:1911 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:36Next 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
112 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.2 km
Weather in Marsaxlokk
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 27 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct25°19°
Sat24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct23°18°
Mon26 Oct24°17°
Tue27 Oct25°17°
Wed28 Oct25°18°
Thu29 Oct24°17°
Fri30 Oct24°18°
Sat31 Oct22°17°1.5 mm
When to go to Marsaxlokk
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 | 64 | 77 | 85 | 91 | 78 | 67 | 63 | 63 | 72 | 69 | 67 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 18° |
| Low | 11° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 16° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 95 | 60 | 36 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 56 | 71 | 104 | 112 |
| 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 Marsaxlokk
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Marsaxlokk
Outdoors around Marsaxlokk
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
5.7 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka XellugijaDive site
7.2 kmHMS MaoriDive site
7.2 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka LeminijaDive site
7.2 kmNature around Marsaxlokk
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Marsaxlokk
Earthquakes around Marsaxlokk
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 record57within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Birżebbuġa 109 km ↘2023 · 109 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 106 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 109 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 33 km
Tsunamis · Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk from above
Around Marsaxlokk32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature1.5 kmBlue GrottoNature8.1 kmGhar LapsiNature11 kmGħar ĦasanNature4.6 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature5.8 kmLatnija caveNature24 kmMaltaNature9.6 kmManoel IslandNature7.8 kmWreck of SS MargitDive site5.7 kmSant' Iermu - Sikka XellugijaDive site7.2 kmHMS MaoriDive site7.2 kmChurch of St Catherine, ŻejtunMonument1.7 kmFort San LucianMonument1.3 kmGħar DalamMonument1.5 kmPinto BatteryMonument1.4 kmSaint George RedoubtMonument1.7 kmRiħama BatteryMonument2.2 kmTas-SilġMonument0.9 kmParish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, MarsaxlokkMonument0.1 kmŻabbar Sanctuary MuseumMuseum3.7 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum6.8 kmMUŻAMuseum6.7 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum5.4 kmDomvs RomanaMuseum14 kmMarina tal-Port il-Kbir; Valletta - It-Tliet IblietFerry port5.1 kmBormlaFerry port5.1 kmMarsaPlace6.0 kmBurmarradPlace16 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace13 kmBubaqraPlace6.2 kmManikataPlace20 kmSan Pawl il-BaħarPlace17 km
Postal code
MXK
Getting to Marsaxlokk
Malta International AirportMLA
4.7 kmComiso AirportCIY
128 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
178 kmMarina tal-Port il-Kbir; Valletta - It-Tliet IblietLascaris
5.1 kmBormlaFerry port
5.1 kmPlaces near Marsaxlokk
Places with a climate like Marsaxlokk
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marsaxlokk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marsaxlokk.
What is the hottest month in Marsaxlokk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Marsaxlokk?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marsaxlokk?
December is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Marsaxlokk?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Marsaxlokk?
The postal code of Marsaxlokk is MXK.