L-Imqabba, Malta
Mqabba
Mqabba is a village in L-Imqabba, Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,339. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now23°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population3,339
Local time17:53
35.85° N, 14.47° EElevation 95 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeMQBOctober: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month74mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mqabba 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 August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
117 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Mqabba
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°18°
Sat24 Oct25°18°
Sun25 Oct23°18°
Mon26 Oct23°17°
Tue27 Oct24°17°
Wed28 Oct25°17°
Thu29 Oct24°17°
Fri30 Oct24°17°
Sat31 Oct22°17°1.5 mm
When to go to Mqabba
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) | 101 | 64 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 74 | 110 | 117 |
| 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 Mqabba
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mqabba
1.8 km
Parish Church of the Assumption, QrendiBuilt 1712
2.8 km
Church of St Nicholas, Siġġiewi
0 km
Vincenti TowerBuilt 1726
1.7 km
Parish Church of St. Leonard
2 km
Parish Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq
2.3 km
St Andrew's Parish Church
Museum6.8 km
National Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1958
Museum6.7 km
MUŻABuilt 2018Outdoors around Mqabba
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 kmWied iż-ŻurrieqDive site
3.4 kmSikka Xellugija ŻurrieqDive site
3.5 kmSikka Leminija ŻurrieqDive site
3.5 kmUm El FaroudDive site
3.7 kmNature around Mqabba
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mqabba
Earthquakes around Mqabba
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 · 114 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 106 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 109 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 40 km
Mqabba from above
Around Mqabba32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature5.5 kmBlue GrottoNature3.1 kmGhar LapsiNature4.5 kmGħar ĦasanNature6.4 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature6.4 kmLatnija caveNature19 kmMaltaNature4.3 kmFilflaNature8.4 kmWied iż-ŻurrieqDive site3.4 kmSikka Xellugija ŻurrieqDive site3.5 kmSikka Leminija ŻurrieqDive site3.5 kmParish Church of the Assumption, QrendiMonument1.8 kmChurch of St Nicholas, SiġġiewiMonument2.8 kmVincenti TowerMonumentunder 100 mParish Church of St. LeonardMonument1.7 kmParish Church of St Catherine, ŻurrieqMonument2.0 kmSt Andrew's Parish ChurchMonument2.3 kmChapel of Saint MichaelMonument0.3 kmSt Catherine's ChapelMonument0.3 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum6.8 kmMUŻAMuseum6.7 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum6.5 kmDomvs RomanaMuseum7.4 kmNational War MuseumMuseum7.5 kmVirtù FerriesFerry port5.1 kmLaboratory WharfFerry port5.4 kmMarsaPlace4.2 kmBurmarradPlace11 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace10 kmBubaqraPlace2.7 kmManikataPlace15 kmSan Pawl il-BaħarPlace12 km
Postal code
MQB
Getting to Mqabba
Malta International AirportMLA
2.1 kmComiso AirportCIY
128 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
172 kmVirtù FerriesPozzallo
5.1 kmLaboratory WharfFerry port
5.4 kmPlaces near Mqabba
Places with a climate like Mqabba
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mqabba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mqabba.
What is the hottest month in Mqabba?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Mqabba?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mqabba?
December is the wettest month with about 117 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mqabba?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Mqabba?
The postal code of Mqabba is MQB.