Safi, Malta
Safi
Safi is a village in Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,280. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now21°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population2,280
Local time22:38
35.83° N, 14.48° EElevation 106 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeSFIOctober: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month72mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–Jun
Best: Apr–Jun. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Safi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:17 · 18:1711 h 00 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:33Next 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 month9°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
115 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.8 km
Weather in Safi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 32 km/h · humidity 58%
Today24 Oct25°19°
Sun25 Oct23°17°
Mon26 Oct24°17°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct24°17°
Wed28 Oct23°17°
Thu29 Oct22°16°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct23°16°
Sat31 Oct23°16°1 mm
Sun1 Nov21°13°7.7 mm
Mon2 Nov21°15°
When to go to Safi
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 | 64 |
| High | 16° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 25° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 10° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
| Rain (mm) | 98 | 63 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 72 | 107 | 115 |
| 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 Safi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Safi
2.5 km
Parish Church of the Assumption, QrendiBuilt 1712
2.8 km
Palazzo DorellBuilt 1670
0.9 km
Parish Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq
1 km
Parish Church of St. Leonard
2.2 km
Vincenti TowerBuilt 1726
2.1 km
Chapel of Saint MichaelBuilt 1669
Museum7.6 km
National Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1958
Museum7.4 km
MUŻABuilt 2018Outdoors around Safi
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 kmRoyal Malta Golf ClubGolf courses
1 kmWied iż-ŻurrieqDive site
3.3 kmSikka Xellugija ŻurrieqDive site
3.3 kmSikka Leminija ŻurrieqDive site
3.5 kmUm El FaroudDive site
3.6 kmNature around Safi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Safi
Earthquakes around Safi
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 · 112 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 104 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 107 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 38 km
Safi from above
Around Safi32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature3.9 kmBlue GrottoNature2.9 kmGhar LapsiNature5.5 kmGħar ĦasanNature4.2 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature6.9 kmLatnija caveNature21 kmMaltaNature6.4 kmFilflaNature8.3 kmWied iż-ŻurrieqDive site3.3 kmSikka Xellugija ŻurrieqDive site3.3 kmSikka Leminija ŻurrieqDive site3.5 kmParish Church of the Assumption, QrendiMonument2.5 kmPalazzo DorellMonument2.8 kmParish Church of St Catherine, ŻurrieqMonument0.9 kmParish Church of St. LeonardMonument1.0 kmVincenti TowerMonument2.2 kmChapel of Saint MichaelMonument2.0 kmSt Catherine's ChapelMonument2.1 kmWardija TowerMonument1.9 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum7.5 kmMUŻAMuseum7.4 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum6.9 kmDomvs RomanaMuseum9.6 kmNational War MuseumMuseum8.2 kmVirtù FerriesFerry port6.0 kmLaboratory WharfFerry port6.1 kmMarsaPlace5.2 kmBurmarradPlace13 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace12 kmBubaqraPlace1.1 kmManikataPlace17 kmSan Pawl il-BaħarPlace14 km
Postal code
SFI
Getting to Safi
Malta International AirportMLA
1.6 kmComiso AirportCIY
130 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
173 kmVirtù FerriesPozzallo
6 kmLaboratory WharfFerry port
6.1 kmPlaces near Safi
Places with a climate like Safi
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Safi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Safi.
What is the hottest month in Safi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Safi?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Safi?
December is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Safi?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in February at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Safi?
The postal code of Safi is SFI.