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Rabat, Malta

Ir-Rabat · Malta

Rabat is a small city in Ir-Rabat, Malta with a population of 11,936. Elevation: 673 ft (205 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,936 Population 1,154/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Rabat

Rabat

Rabat is the capital city of Morocco, located on the northwestern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat is the country's seventh-largest city with a population of 515,619 (2024) and the second largest metropolitan area after Casablanca, with a population of approximately 2.1 million (2025). It is also the capital city of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region. Rabat is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, opposite Salé, the city's main commuter town.

People

Population11,936
Density1,154/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Population11,936
Population Density1,154 / sq mi
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates35.8815°, 14.3987°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceIr-Rabat
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 Rabat

Rabat is a small city in Malta (Ir-Rabat) with a population of 11,936. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet (205 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 Rabat

Rabat 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
Rabat 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 673 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

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.8 km²)
Population Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates35.8815°N, 14.3987°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

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5.

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 121 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 112 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 109 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 103 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 115 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 107 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 109 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 105 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 122 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 102 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 134 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 113 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 46 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 107 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 102 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 116 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 137 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 110 km
Jan 30, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.2 116 km
Feb 11, 2007 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta M4.2 149 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 54,000 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Rabat 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 Rabat

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Skola Medja Rabat - - - -
Saint Paul's Missionary College - - - -
Rabat Primary School B - - - -
Rabat Primary School A - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rabat

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 Rabat

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 Rabat

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 Rabat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market
Sunday Fish Market

Hotels in Rabat

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estrella Lodging
Maple Farm Bed and Breakfast
Tikka
Verdala Wellness Hotel

Restaurants in Rabat

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adelphi Restaurant
Ambra
Bottegin Palazzo Xara
Castelletti
Chez Eman
Da Luigi
Diar il-Bniet
Grapes
Grotto Tavern
Il-Bitħa
La Rabtija
Meraki
Rabat Ajax Bar, Grill & Pizzeria
REDWHITE Trattoria
Roman's Den
San Andrea
Ta' Klariċċ
Ta’ Doni
Townhouse No. 3
Wignacourt Garden
Yana’s
Zaika

Cafes in Rabat

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bastions Brew
Boqqa Cafe
Café Santa Lucia
Chalk Cafe
Coffee Circus Rabat
Coffee Circus Smile
Il-Baxa Café and Snack Bar
La Piazza
Vince Bar

Monuments in Rabat

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Paul's column
Statue of Saint Paul

Clinics in Rabat

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rabat Health Centre

Dentists in Rabat

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mark Bugeja

Gas Stations in Rabat

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MT #6324870606

Banks in Rabat

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

APS
Bank of Valletta

Gyms in Rabat

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MT #6324754233

Stadiums & Teams in Rabat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rabat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Rabat

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rabat

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint Dominic & The Blessed Virgin
Church of St. Augustine
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
Collegiate Church of St Paul
Lunzjata Retreat House
Saint Agatha Historical Complex and Catacombs
Saint Catald Chapel and Catacombs
Saint Francis Church
Ta' Duna Chapel
Tal-Virtù Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Malta
Elevation
205 m (673 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 Rabat

What is the population of Rabat?

Rabat has a population of 11,936 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 1,154 people per square mile, spread across 10.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rabat?

Rabat 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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