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Mellieħa, Malta

Il-Mellieħa · Malta

Mellieħa is a small city in Il-Mellieħa, Malta with a population of 11,389. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,389 Population 753/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Mellieħa

Mellieħa

Mellieħa is a large village in the Northern Region of Malta. It has a population of 11,389 as of 2019. Mellieħa is also a tourist resort, popular for its sandy beaches, natural environment, and Popeye Village nearby.

People

Population11,389
Density753/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population11,389
Population Density753 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates35.9566°, 14.3626°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceIl-Mellieħa
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mellieħa

Mellieħa is a small city in Malta (Il-Mellieħa) with a population of 11,389. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Malta.

Climate in Mellieħa

Mellieħa has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 545 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 10.2° / 15.8° 79.5
Feb 12.5°C / 55°F 9.3° / 15.7° 71.5
Mar 14°C / 57°F 10.8° / 17.3° 38.8
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20° 19.3
May 20.1°C / 68°F 15.9° / 24.3° 10.2
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29° 4.8
Jul 27°C / 81°F 22.2° / 31.8° 0.1
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.9° 9.9
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 28.6° 62.7
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 18.2° / 25° 73.5
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.7° 89.9
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 12° / 17.2° 84.8
Mellieħa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Malta avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density753/sq mi
Coordinates35.9566°N, 14.3626°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Malta avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2025.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 129 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 120 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 117 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 123 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 111 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 115 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 117 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 113 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 110 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 131 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 120 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 127 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 41 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 101 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 110 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 123 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 117 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 145 km
Jan 30, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.2 124 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1693 ISLAND OF SICILY Earthquake 12.0 m 54,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Campi Flegrei del Mar di Sicilia Submarine -8 m (-26 ft) 1867 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
February 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Mellieħa has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mellieħa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mellieħa Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mellieħa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bay Easy 100.2 MP3 256 kbps
Radju Maria Malta MP3 32 kbps
Pure Radio (GB) adult alternative, britpop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mellieħa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bir Mula Heritage
Birkirkara Old Train Station
Casa Rocca Piccola
Cathedral Museum
Cathedral Museum
Church of Saint Joseph
Citadella Visitor‘s Centre
Cittadella Visitors' Centre
Domus Romana
Esplora
Folk Museum
Fort Rinella
Għar Dalam
Ghost House
Gozo Nature Museum
Grandmaster's Palace
Ħaġar Qim
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Historic House
Il-Haġar Gozo Museum
Inquisitor's Palace
It-Tempji tal-Ġgantija
Lascaris War Rooms
Malta at War Museum
Malta Aviation Museum
Malta Classic Car Museum
Malta International Contemporary Art Space
Malta Maritime Museum
MICAS Vaults
Museo Postale di Malta
MUŻA - National Art Museum
MUŻA Art Museum, Café, and Restaurant
Mużew tal-Arkeoloġija Għawdxija
Mużew tal-Bambini
Mużew tal-Katidral tal-Mdina
Mużew tas-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja
National Museum of Archaeology
National Museum of Fine Arts
National Museum of Natural History
National War Museum
Old Prison
Oratorju San Ġużepp
Palace Armoury
Palazzo Falson
Pirates and Corsairs Museum
Pomzikillous Toy Museum
Saint James Cavalier
Saint John's Co-Cathedral Museum
Saluting Battery
Ta' Kola Windmill
Tax-Xierfa Museum
The Fortress Builders - Fortifications Interpretation Centre
The Kelinu Grima Maritime Museum
The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
The Mdina Dungeons Museum
The Mdina Experience
The Norman House
The State Rooms
Ticket Office Saint Paul's Catacombs
Time Gun
Toy Museum
Tunnara Museum
Underground Valletta
Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto
Żebbuġ War Shelters

Libraries in Mellieħa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Public Library0.0
Fgura Library0.0
Gozo Central Public Library0.0
Librerija Karmenu Ellul Galea (poeta)0.0
LIbrerija Pubblika Margaret Mortimer0.0
MCAST Library0.0
Mosta Public Library0.0
National Library0.0
National Library (Gozo Annexe)0.0
Pembroke Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
SDC Library0.0
Theology Library0.0
University of Malta Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mellieħa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market
Sunday Fish Market

Hotels in Mellieħa

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambassador Hotel
Labranda Riviera Hotel & Spa
Luna Holiday Complex
Lure Hotel & Spa
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa
Paradise Bay Resort Hotel
Pergola Hotel and Spa
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel
Seabank Hotel
Seaview Stays
Solana Hotel and Spa
Ushuaia Playa Xemxija Boutique Hotel
VIU57

Restaurants in Mellieħa

58 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Ponte
Amami
Antonine Al Fresco
Apulia
Beachaven Lido
Belleview
Bistro Maltese Cuisine
Blũ Beach Club
Bonaventura
Bouquet Garni
Commando
Costa del Sole
Da Ciccio Cucina
Debbie’s Cafe
Espiral
Farlex Bar and Restaurant
Ganesha Indian Restaurant
Gems Bistro Café
Great Dane
Hansen Gastro Bar
Il Pirata
Il-Mitħna
K Lounge
Laszlo's Kitchen
Les Jardins
Lili's Chinese Restaurant
Margo's Pizza
Mother India
Munchies Mellieħa Bay
Nora's Lounge Diner
one80 Kitchen & Lounge
Popeye Grill
Popeye's Diner
Porto Lounge
Ray's Lido Restaurant
Rebekah's
Royal China
Seafarers Restaurant
Selmun Bar and Restaurant
Shaukiwan Chinese Restaurant
Star of India
Ta' Randi
Ta’ Peter
Tal-Fieres Cuisine
Tal-Puzzu
The Core
The Fortress
The Hilltop
Trattoria Tosca
Vecchia Napoli Mellieħa
Ventuno Lido
Victoria Bar
Villager by Munchies
Wagyu To Go
Westreme Kitchen and Bar
White Tower Lido
Winston Steakhouse
Zeus Greek Restaurant

Cafes in Mellieħa

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freds Pies & More
Good to go
Re Del Sapori
Schère Café Bar
Sea View Café
Starbucks
Terryberry Tearooms
Xemxija Cafè Lounge
Xemxija Pitstop

Theme Parks in Mellieħa

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Popeye Village

Veterinaries in Mellieħa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Pet Practice

Gas Stations in Mellieħa

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A. J. M. Service Station
Santa Marija Service Station

Banks in Mellieħa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Valletta

Stadiums & Teams in Mellieħa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mellieħa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport

Post Offices in Mellieħa

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mellieħa Post Office
Sub Post Office Mellieħa

Treatment Centers in Mellieħa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mellieħa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception Chapel
Knisja Arċipretali ta’ Marija Bambina
Saint Joseph the Worker
Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Mellieħa
Selmun Chapel

Explore Near Mellieħa

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Malta
Elevation
121 m (397 ft)

🇲🇹 About Malta

Capital Valletta
Population 483,530
Area 316 km²
GDP (USD) $22,610,561,526
GDP per capita $40,906
HDI 0.918
Life expectancy 83.5 years
Internet users 92.1%
Urban population 95.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Maltese
Calling code +356
TLD .mt
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Malta

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day L-Ewwel tas-Sena
Feb 10 Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck In-Nawfraġju ta’ San Pawl
Mar 19 Feast of St. Joseph San Ġużepp
Mar 31 Freedom Day Jum il-Ħelsien
Apr 3 Good Friday Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira
May 1 Worker's Day Jum il-Ħaddiem
Jun 7 Sette Giugno Sette Giugno
Jun 29 Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul L-Imnarja
Aug 15 Assumption Day Santa Marija
Sep 8 Feast of Our Lady of Victories Il-Vittorja
Sep 21 Independence Day L-Indipendenza
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni
Dec 13 Republic Day Jum ir-Repubblika
Dec 25 ​Christmas Day Il-Milied​

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mellieħa

What is the population of Mellieħa?

Mellieħa has a population of 11,389 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 753 people per square mile, spread across 15.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mellieħa?

Mellieħa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

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