A scenic view of a coastal city skyline with blue skies and scattered clouds.

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Sliema

Seafront cafés and island style

28°CNow (avg)
May–June and September–OctoberBest time
BeachVibe
MaltaRegion

Sliema is modern, seaside Malta: a long café-and-shopping promenade, rocky lido swimming and the quickest ferry across to Valletta. Buzzy and convenient rather than historic.

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Sliema is modern, seaside Malta: a long café-and-shopping promenade, rocky lido swimming and the quickest ferry across to Valletta. Buzzy and convenient rather than historic.

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Country: MaltaLanguage: Maltese, EnglishCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)
A scenic view of a coastal city skyline with blue skies and scattered clouds.Il-Bajja ta' Fond GħadirView all beaches

The vibe & who it suits

Sliema is modern, seaside Malta: a long café-and-shopping promenade, rocky lido swimming and the quickest ferry across to Valletta. Buzzy and convenient rather than historic.

Best forShoppers, promenade-and-café strollers, couples and ferry access
When to goMay–June and September–October
Getting aroundVery walkable seafront; ferries and buses everywhere
Maybe skip ifYou want sandy beaches or old-world charm

Average weather · Sliema

Typical monthly temperature, humidity and rainfall.

🗓️ Best time to visit: May–Jun · Aug–Sep
Jan14°💧 73%🌧️ 44mm
Feb14°💧 75%🌧️ 39mm
Mar15°💧 73%🌧️ 31mm
Apr16°💧 73%🌧️ 22mm
May20°💧 73%🌧️ 31mm
Jun25°💧 67%🌧️ 4mm
Jul28°💧 64%🌧️ 1mm
Aug28°💧 68%🌧️ 5mm
Sep26°💧 70%🌧️ 28mm
Oct23°💧 72%🌧️ 56mm
Nov19°💧 71%🌧️ 59mm
Dec16°💧 73%🌧️ 37mm

Source: Open-Meteo · Last checked Jul 11, 2026

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9 Triq Ponsomby

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57 Triq San Frangisk, Tas-Sliema

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38 Triq Ix-Xatt

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