Ta' Dmejrek

Hill Malta's highest point atop Dingli Cliffs

At Dingli Cliffs, Ta’ Dmejrek marks Malta’s highest natural point, offering sea-facing walks and sunset views over the Mediterranean. Hikers visit cliff paths and nearby rural terraces.

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Ta’ Dmejrek is the highest point on the main island of Malta, located on the Dingli Cliffs in the Dingli area. It is noted for its cliff-top position and coastal views.

The site is chiefly visited for dramatic sea vistas and coastal walking - cliffs fall steeply to the Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla is often visible offshore. Tracks and viewpoints along the cliff edge are the main attractions.

The high point forms part of the Dingli cliff escarpment and has been a landmark for local farmers and mariners. The cliffs and plateau have retained a largely rural character while being accessible from nearby villages.

Geographically the summit lies on Malta’s western coast, about 13 kilometres southwest of Valletta and close to the village of Dingli, overlooking the open sea to the southwest.

  • Elevation: At 253 metres above sea level it is the highest natural point in Malta, located on the Dingli Cliffs along the island's western coast.
Ta' Dmejrek
35.8458, 14.3964

How to Get to Ta' Dmejrek #

Ta’ Dmejrek is the highest point near Dingli and the Dingli Cliffs on Malta’s western coast. Dingli village is reached by road from Valletta in about 20-30 minutes by car (roughly 10-15 km depending on route).

Public buses from Valletta and Rabat serve Dingli village; from the village center the cliff‑top viewpoints and the highest point are a short walk (typically 10-20 minutes) along well‑marked paths.

Tips for Visiting Ta' Dmejrek #

  • Plan to be at the Dingli Cliffs for late afternoon/sunset for the best light, but arrive earlier to secure good viewpoints and parking because the main viewpoints are small.
  • Approach from Dingli village and follow the marked cliff-top paths rather than stopping at the roadside; the formal viewpoints give safer and more photogenic panoramas that many passing visitors overlook.

Best Time to Visit Ta' Dmejrek #

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and clear views; evenings at sunset draw the largest crowds year‑round.

Spring
Mar-May · 12-22°C
Mild, pleasant weather and good visibility from the cliffs - a great time for walks and sunsets with moderate crowds.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-32°C
Hot and dry with strong sun; evenings and sunset hours are busiest as visitors come for views - go early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat.
Autumn/Winter
Sep-Feb · 10-25°C
Mild winters and warm autumns with occasional windy days; generally quieter outside peak summer months.

Weather & Climate near Ta' Dmejrek #

Climate

Ta' Dmejrek'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 9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (541 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 49 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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