Tas-Sliema, Malta
Sliema
Sliema is a town in Tas-Sliema, Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 22,591. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now21°C
Best timeMar–May
Population22,591
Local time07:55
35.91° N, 14.50° EElevation 40 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codeSLMOctober: high / low25° / 19°
Rain this month66mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMar–May
Best: Mar–May. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sliema at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:19 · 17:1410 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:07Next 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 July
Coolest month10°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
106 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea27°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Sliema
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 24 km/h · humidity 73%
Today26 Oct24°18°1.9 mm
Tue27 Oct24°18°
Wed28 Oct23°17°
Thu29 Oct24°17°
Fri30 Oct24°17°
Sat31 Oct24°18°0.6 mm
Sun1 Nov22°17°
Mon2 Nov22°17°
Tue3 Nov22°17°
When to go to Sliema
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 | 77 | 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) | 90 | 55 | 34 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 66 | 99 | 106 |
| 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 Sliema
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Sliema
UNESCO1.9 km
St. John's Co-CathedralBuilt 1577UNESCO1.9 km
VallettaBuilt 1566
2 km
Auberge de CastilleBuilt 1744
1.7 km
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount CarmelBuilt 1570
2 km
Church of St Catherine of Italy, VallettaBuilt 1576
2 km
Auberge d'Italie, FlorianaBuilt 1576
Museum1.9 km
National Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1958
Museum2 km
MUŻABuilt 2018Outdoors around Sliema
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 kmDive SystemsDive site
0.7 kmAquamarinaDive site
1.2 kmHMS MaoriDive site
1.7 kmSubacqua supplies servicesDive site
1.7 kmNature around Sliema
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Sliema
Earthquakes around Sliema
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 · 118 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 113 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 116 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 39 km
Tsunamis · Sliema
Sliema from above
Around Sliema32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Għar DalamNature8.8 kmBlue GrottoNature11 kmGhar LapsiNature12 kmGħar ĦasanNature12 kmNiche of the Madonna of LourdesNature2.9 kmLatnija caveNature17 kmMaltaNature5.7 kmManoel IslandNature1.0 kmDive SystemsDive site0.7 kmAquamarinaDive site1.2 kmHMS MaoriDive site1.7 kmSt. John's Co-CathedralMonument1.9 kmVallettaMonument1.9 kmAuberge de CastilleMonument2.0 kmBasilica of Our Lady of Mount CarmelMonument1.6 kmChurch of St Catherine of Italy, VallettaMonument2.0 kmAuberge d'Italie, FlorianaMonument2.0 kmChurch of the JesuitsMonument2.0 kmPorte des BombesMonument2.4 kmNational Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum1.9 kmMUŻAMuseum2.0 kmMalta Maritime MuseumMuseum3.3 kmNational War MuseumMuseum1.9 kmCasa Rocca PiccolaMuseum1.9 kmSliema Ferry TerminalFerry port0.5 kmSupreme Cruises: GozoFerry port0.6 kmMarsaPlace3.8 kmMġarrPlace22 kmBurmarradPlace8.3 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace5.2 kmBubaqraPlace10 kmManikataPlace14 km
Postal code
SLM
Getting to Sliema
Malta International AirportMLA
7.5 kmComiso AirportCIY
121 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
176 kmSliema Ferry TerminalBejn il-Kmiemen · L-Imġarr
0.5 kmSupreme Cruises: GozoL-Imġarr · Marsamxett Ferry Terminal
0.6 kmPlaces near Sliema
Places with a climate like Sliema
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sliema?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and May offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sliema.
What is the hottest month in Sliema?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Sliema?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sliema?
December is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sliema?
The sea is warmest in August at about 27°C and coolest in March at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Sliema?
The postal code of Sliema is SLM.