Il-Mosta, Malta
Mosta
Mosta is a town in Il-Mosta, Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 23,482. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population23,482
Local time19:49
35.91° N, 14.43° EElevation 80 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeMSTOctober: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month72mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mosta 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 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
114 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 3 km
Weather in Mosta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 32 km/h · humidity 69%
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct24°19°
Sat24 Oct25°18°
Sun25 Oct24°18°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct23°17°
Tue27 Oct24°18°
Wed28 Oct24°18°
Thu29 Oct23°18°
Fri30 Oct23°18°
Sat31 Oct23°17°1 mm
When to go to Mosta
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 | 59 | 62 | 75 | 85 | 91 | 79 | 69 | 64 | 64 | 73 | 69 | 65 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 60 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 72 | 108 | 114 |
| 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 Mosta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mosta
2.2 km
Lija Belvedere TowerBuilt 18571.9 km
Villa FranciaBuilt 1757
1.8 km
Palazzo Parisio, NaxxarBuilt 19062.6 km
Parish Church of Saint MaryBuilt 1613
2.3 km
Falca LinesBuilt 1723
2 km
Naxxar EntrenchmentBuilt 1722
Museum3.5 km
Domvs RomanaBuilt -99
Museum3.4 km
National Museum of Natural HistoryBuilt 1726More museums: Mosta Rotunda Crypt and Dome Experience
Outdoors around Mosta
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 kmMaltaqua Scuba DivingDive site
4.3 kmStrand Scuba DivingDive site
4.5 kmAquatica Scuba DivingDive site
4.6 kmSubway Scuba DivingDive site
4.7 kmNature around Mosta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mosta
Earthquakes around Mosta
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 record61within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Birżebbuġa 109 km ↘2023 · 122 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 112 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 115 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 46 km
Universities and research institutes
IDEA College, MaltaUniversity or college
Mosta from above
Around Mosta32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Blue GrottoNature10 kmGhar LapsiNature9.1 kmLatnija caveNature12 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature8.5 kmGħar DalamNature12 kmRamla BayNature21 kmMaltaNature3.6 kmManoel IslandNature6.9 kmMaltaqua Scuba DivingDive site4.3 kmStrand Scuba DivingDive site4.5 kmAquatica Scuba DivingDive site4.6 kmLija Belvedere TowerMonument2.2 kmVilla FranciaMonument1.9 kmPalazzo Parisio, NaxxarMonument1.8 kmParish Church of Saint MaryMonument2.6 kmFalca LinesMonument2.3 kmNaxxar EntrenchmentMonument2.0 kmSan Pawl MilqiMonument3.0 kmVilla BolognaMonument2.4 kmDomvs RomanaMuseum3.5 kmNational Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum3.4 kmMdina Cathedral MuseumMuseum3.4 kmWignacourt MuseumMuseum3.9 kmMalta Aviation MuseumMuseum2.0 kmSupreme CruisesFerry port5.0 kmBuġibba Ferry TerminalFerry port5.0 kmMarsaPlace7.1 kmMġarrPlace17 kmBurmarradPlace3.1 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace4.1 kmBubaqraPlace11 kmMarsalfornPlace23 km
Postal code
MST
Getting to Mosta
Malta International AirportMLA
9.2 kmComiso AirportCIY
122 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
170 kmSupreme CruisesFerry port
5 kmBuġibba Ferry TerminalFerry port
5 kmPlaces near Mosta
Places with a climate like Mosta
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mosta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mosta.
What is the hottest month in Mosta?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mosta?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mosta?
December is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mosta?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Mosta?
The postal code of Mosta is MST.