Ix-Xewkija, Malta
Xewkija
Xewkija is a village in Ix-Xewkija, Malta, close to the sea. It has a population of about 3,303. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now22°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population3,303
Local time17:24
36.03° N, 14.26° EElevation 93 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codeXWKOctober: high / low25° / 18°
Rain this month71mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Xewkija at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:16 · 18:2011 h 04 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:37Next holiday8 DecemberFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitApr–May · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthNovember
108 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea26°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
2 of them World Heritage
Weather in Xewkija
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 32 km/h · humidity 66%
Today22 Oct25°19°
Fri23 Oct24°19°
Sat24 Oct25°18°
Sun25 Oct23°18°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct23°17°
Tue27 Oct23°18°
Wed28 Oct23°18°
Thu29 Oct23°18°
Fri30 Oct23°18°
Sat31 Oct23°17°0.5 mm
When to go to Xewkija
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 | 72 | 77 | 80 | 92 | 86 | 80 | 72 | 64 | 69 | 83 | 76 | 77 |
| 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 | 58 | 38 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 71 | 108 | 114 |
| Wet days | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Sea | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
What's on in Xewkija
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Xewkija
UNESCO1.9 km
ĠgantijaBuilt 3599 BC
2 km
Cathedral of the Assumption of the MadonnaBuilt 1711
1.9 km
St. George's BasilicaBuilt 1672
2 km
CittadellaBuilt 1500
1.9 km
Ta' Kola WindmillBuilt 1750UNESCO2.1 km
Megalithic Temples of MaltaBuilt 3599 BC
Museum2 km
Gozo Museum of ArchaeologyBuilt 1960
Museum2 km
Gran Castello Historic HouseBuilt 1983Outdoors around Xewkija
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Għajn Tuffieħa Scout CampsiteCamp sites
0.9 kmVictoria castle viewpointViewpoints
1 kmTa' Ċenċ CliffsViewpoints
1.2 kmChampagneClimbing
1.4 kmDream WallClimbing
1.4 kmPopeye VillageTheme parks
2 kmMġarr ix-XiniDive site
2.4 kmTa' ĊenċDive site
2.5 kmFessej RockDive site
2.7 kmRas il-ĦobżDive site
2.9 kmNature around Xewkija
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Malta seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Xewkija
Earthquakes around Xewkija
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 · 142 km
5.3Bubaqra 103 km ↓2023 · 125 km
5.3Bubaqra 106 km ↓2023 · 129 km
5.2Marsaskala 32 km →1972 · 65 km
Tsunamis · Xewkija
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Neogene · 1
Formations around the town
Xewkija from above
Around Xewkija32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ramla BayNature3.9 kmCalypso’s CaveNature3.7 kmXerri's GrottoNature2.0 kmMixta CaveNature4.4 kmLatnija caveNature9.1 kmNinu's CaveNature2.1 kmGozoNature1.2 kmCominoNature7.6 kmMġarr ix-XiniDive site2.4 kmTa' ĊenċDive site2.5 kmFessej RockDive site2.7 kmĠgantijaMonument1.9 kmCathedral of the Assumption of the MadonnaMonument2.0 kmSt. George's BasilicaMonument1.9 kmCittadellaMonument2.0 kmTa' Kola WindmillMonument1.9 kmMegalithic Temples of MaltaMonument2.1 kmSanta Cecilia TowerMonument1.7 kmXagħra Stone CircleMonument1.6 kmGozo Museum of ArchaeologyMuseum2.0 kmGran Castello Historic HouseMuseum2.0 kmOld PrisonMuseum2.0 kmGozo Nature MuseumMuseum2.1 kmTa' Kola WindmillMuseum1.9 kmL-ImġarrFerry port4.0 kmĦondoq ir-RummienFerry port6.1 kmMġarrPlace3.6 kmBurmarradPlace18 kmBaħar iċ-ĊagħaqPlace21 kmMarsalfornPlace4.1 kmManikataPlace14 kmXlendiPlace3.5 km
Postal code
XWK
Getting to Xewkija
Malta International AirportMLA
30 kmComiso AirportCIY
112 kmLampedusa AirportLMP
159 kmL-ImġarrIċ-Ċirkewwa · Lascaris · Sliema Ferry Terminal · Supreme Cruises: Gozo
4 kmĦondoq ir-RummienBejn il-Kmiemen
6.1 kmPlaces near Xewkija
Places with a climate like Xewkija
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Xewkija?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Xewkija.
What is the hottest month in Xewkija?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Xewkija?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Xewkija?
November is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Xewkija?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 15°C.
What is the postal code of Xewkija?
The postal code of Xewkija is XWK.