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Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta

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Valletta's Basilica of St Dominic stands close to Republic Street; visitors drop in for its Baroque interior, Dominican artworks and weekday services amid the city's grid.

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Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta essentials

Address: Valletta, Malta
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta

Valletta's compactness makes it visitable year-round; spring and autumn are best for comfortable walking and fewer crowds.

Spring
March-May · 14-22°C
Mild temperatures are ideal for walking Valletta's compact streets.
Autumn
September-November · 20-26°C
Warm but not oppressive and the island's visitors thin after summer.

Weather & Climate near Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (520 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 10° - 16° 13° 87 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 57 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 11° - 17° 14° 36 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.3 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Excellent 12° - 20° 16° 21 mm some cloud 83% 4.8 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Ideal 16° - 24° 20° 8 mm mostly sunny 82% 4.4 m/s 1.9 very high 13.9h
June Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 2 mm clear 80% 3.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.4h
July Ideal 22° - 30° 26° 0 mm clear 77% 3.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 23° - 31° 27° 5 mm clear 75% 3.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 43 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.4 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Excellent 18° - 25° 21° 76 mm some cloud 76% 3.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.2h
November Very Good 14° - 21° 18° 83 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.7 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.2h
December Good 12° - 18° 15° 102 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta

In central Valletta, within easy walking distance from the ferry terminal and Valletta’s main streets. The city is compact; public buses stop near the city gates.

Tips for Visiting Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta

  • Arrive when the city is quiet (early morning or late afternoon) to hear the bells clearly across Valletta's narrow streets.
  • Check for guided tours - the basilica has artworks and relics that are explained best by a local docent.
  • Combine with a walk to the nearby Upper Barrakka Gardens for different views of the harbor.