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Hompesch Gate

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An ornamental stone arch in Żabbar, Hompesch Gate marks a historic approach to the parish area; visitors photograph the façade and attend local festas.

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Hompesch Gate essentials

Address: Hompesch Gate, Żabbar, Malta
Hours: Monuments open/public streets (no set hours)
Admission: Free (public landmark)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hompesch Gate

Mild months (autumn through spring) are best for comfortable walking and photography.

Autumn-Spring
Oct-May · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Milder weather for town walks and comfortable daytime exploration.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-33°C (77-91°F)
Hotter and busier; late afternoon and evening are preferable.

Weather & Climate near Hompesch Gate

Climate

Hompesch Gate's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (529 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 46 Good
Best Time to Visit
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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° 89 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.2 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 59 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 39 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.0 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Excellent 12° - 20° 16° 22 mm some cloud 83% 4.6 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Ideal 15° - 24° 20° 8 mm mostly sunny 82% 4.5 m/s 1.9 very high 13.9h
June Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 1 mm clear 80% 3.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.4h
July Ideal 22° - 31° 26° 0 mm clear 77% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 5 mm clear 75% 3.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 44 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.3 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Excellent 18° - 25° 21° 76 mm some cloud 76% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.2h
November Very Good 14° - 21° 17° 84 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.6 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.2h
December Good 11° - 17° 14° 102 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hompesch Gate

Żabbar is a short drive or bus ride east of Valletta; visitors can reach the town via Malta’s main coastal routes or by public buses that serve the southeastern towns. The gate is in the central area of Żabbar, close to the parish church and main square.

Tips for Visiting Hompesch Gate

  • Hompesch Gate sits close to Żabbar's parish church - visit both to understand local civic pride.
  • Combine a walking tour of Żabbar with the gate and the small squares nearby to get a sense of town life.
  • Photograph in late afternoon for softer light on the pale Maltese limestone.