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Sliema, Malta

Tas-Sliema · Malta

Sliema is a small city in Tas-Sliema, Malta with a population of 22,591. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,591 Population 29,725/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Malta Timezone

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About Sliema

Sliema

Sliema is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the most densely populated town on the island.

People

Population22,591
Density29,725/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population22,591
Population Density29,725 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates35.9125°, 14.5018°
TimezoneEurope/Malta
Country🇲🇹 Malta
State / ProvinceTas-Sliema
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 Sliema

Sliema is a small city in Malta (Tas-Sliema) with a population of 22,591. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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 Sliema

Sliema 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
Sliema 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 131 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

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density29,725/sq mi
Coordinates35.9125°N, 14.5018°W
TimezoneEurope/Malta

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Malta avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 21, 2023 108 km SE of Birżebbuġa, Malta M5.5 118 km
Jan 24, 2023 106 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 116 km
Jan 30, 2023 103 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.3 113 km
Jan 23, 2023 98 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 108 km
Jan 18, 2023 110 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.1 120 km
Jan 18, 2023 102 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M5.0 112 km
Jan 18, 2023 101 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 111 km
Feb 4, 2023 104 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.7 114 km
Jan 18, 2023 97 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.6 107 km
May 10, 2020 111 km SSE of Bir?ebbu?a, Malta M4.6 121 km
Oct 29, 1990 37 km NNE of Pembroke, Malta M4.5 39 km
Jan 31, 2023 107 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.5 117 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km SSW of Palazzolo Acreide, Italy M4.5 128 km
Mar 8, 2023 98 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 108 km
Aug 24, 2013 8 km W of Pachino, Italy M4.4 99 km
Jan 23, 2023 111 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.4 121 km
Jan 19, 2023 132 km S of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 142 km
Jan 17, 2023 105 km SSW of ?urrieq, Malta M4.3 115 km
Feb 11, 2007 134 km ESE of Marsaskala, Malta M4.2 142 km
Apr 11, 2023 108 km SSW of Qrendi, Malta M4.2 118 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.

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 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Sliema has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sliema

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
inlingua Malta School of Languages - - - -
St Patrick's Salesian School - - - -
LAL Language School - - - -
Skola Primarja Sliema - - - -
St Patrick's Salesian School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sliema

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 Sliema

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bir Mula Heritage
Birkirkara Old Train Station
Casa Rocca Piccola
Cathedral Museum
Domus Romana
Esplora
Fort Rinella
Għar Dalam
Ghost House
Grandmaster's Palace
Ħaġar Qim
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Inquisitor's Palace
It-Tempji tal-Ä gantija
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-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
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

Libraries in Sliema

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

Farmers Markets in Sliema

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market
Sunday Fish Market

Hotels in Sliema

34 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

115 The Strand Hotel & Suites
1926
248 Boutique Studios
Alborada Aparthotel
AX Palazzo Capua
AX The Palace Hotel
AX The Victoria Hotel
Azur Hotel
Bayview Hotel & Apartments
Buena Vista Holidays
Carlton Hotel
Days Inn
Europa Hotel
Holiday - Malta Balluta Beach
Hotel Roma
Howard Hotel
Lady Todd
Mercury Residence
New Tower Palace
Palazzo Violetta
Park Hotel
Plaza Regency Hotel
Plaza Regency Hotel
Plaza Regency Hotel
Preluna Hotel
Rocca Nettuno Suites
Sliema Chalet Hotel
Sliema Marina Hotel
Sliema Studios
The Diplomat Hotel
The Londoner Hotel Sliema
The Waterfront Hotel
Verdi Gzira Promenade
Windsor Hotel

Restaurants in Sliema

60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alma
Amigos
Balkanic
BeirutBay
Black Bull
Chef's Bites
Compass Lounge
Dal Siciliano
Dee Goose
Dolci Peccati
DOMA
Dr juice
Fasta
Fernando
Fresco's Cafe & Restaurant
Fritto - Fish Street Foot
Golden Wok
Gourmet Cocktail Bar & Grill
Grana
Il-Fortizza
Il-Malti
Il-Merill
il-Torri
Istanbul Kebab House
Kreta Gyros and Grill
La Cuccagna
La Vida
Lou’s Bistro
Maggie’s
Mamounia
Marrobbio
Mason's Bistro
Oasis by Drew's
Opa!
Peppi's
Pho 01
Po-K
Punto
Red Dragon
Ruin Box
Rumour Bar & Kitchen
Sakura
Smokehouse
Sotto Pinsa Romana Sliema
Surfside Restaurant
Suzie Q
Ta' Kolina
Ta' Kris
Taj Mahal Indian Kitchen
Tex-Mex
The Black Sheep
The Little Cafe
The Trees
Tiffany‘s Bistro
Trattoria del Mare - Malta Restaurant
TreAngeli
Triton Restaurant
Vecchia Napoli
Wasabi
Yami Yabi

Cafes in Sliema

26 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Sicilia
Bookbites Cafe
Busy Bee
Cafe Cuba
Cara's Cafe'
Carolinas Petit Cafe & Tearoom
COFFEE & strangers Espresso Bar
Coffee Fellows
Costa
Costa
Dolci Peccati
Dr. Health
Dr. Juice
Felice
Finca Velez Coffee Shop
Gelateria
GOG
Hammett's Gastro Bar
Il-Gabbana
La crema
Marks & Spencer
Mint
Sottozero
Starbucks
Starbucks
Sunday in Scotland

Theatres in Sliema

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatru Salesjan

Monuments in Sliema

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sri Chinmoy - Dreamer of World-Peace

Dentists in Sliema

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ForteDent

Bus Stations in Sliema

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sliema

Banks in Sliema

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Of Valletta
HSBC
Lombard Bank

Shopping Malls in Sliema

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza
The Point
Venture Trading

Gyms in Sliema

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaffiero Mon Lung Kung Fu Academy
Reflex Total Fitness Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Sliema

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sliema

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malta International AirportMLALarge Airport

Post Offices in Sliema

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
MaltaPost

Treatment Centers in Sliema

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Inspire Therapy & Leisure Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sliema

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of Our Lady of Graces
Church of St. Gregory the Great
Church of the Holy Family of Jesus
Holy Trinity Church
Jesus of Nazareth Church
Knisja tal-Qalb Imqaddsa ta' Marija
Parish Church Of Sacre Cuor
Sacrae Familiae Jesu
Saint Patrick's Salesian Church
Stella Maris Parish Church

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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
40 m (131 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 Sliema

What is the population of Sliema?

Sliema has a population of 22,591 residents and is located in Malta. The population density is 29,725 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sliema?

Sliema 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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