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Tal-Qadi Temple

Temple

A prehistoric megalithic temple site in Malta near St. Paul's Bay, with standing stones and archaeological interest for visitors.

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Tal-Qadi Temple essentials

Address: Tal-Qadi Temple area, St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
Admission: Free (archaeological site; access may be limited)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tal-Qadi Temple

Spring and autumn provide the best weather and softer light for exploring megalithic remains.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Pleasant temperatures for exploring exposed prehistoric sites.
Autumn
September-November · 18-26°C (64-79°F)
Warm days and quieter touring conditions after peak summer.
Summer
June-August · 25-32°C (77-90°F)
Hot and busy, best avoided during midday heat.

Weather & Climate near Tal-Qadi Temple

Climate

Tal-Qadi Temple'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 (523 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 49 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° 86 mm partly cloudy 74% 4.0 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
February Very Good 10° - 16° 13° 58 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 10° - 17° 14° 37 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Excellent 12° - 19° 16° 21 mm some cloud 83% 4.4 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Ideal 15° - 23° 19° 8 mm mostly sunny 82% 4.4 m/s 1.9 very high 13.9h
June Ideal 19° - 28° 23° 2 mm clear 80% 3.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 14.4h
July Ideal 21° - 30° 26° 0 mm clear 77% 3.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 5 mm clear 75% 3.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 21° - 28° 25° 42 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.2 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Excellent 18° - 25° 21° 79 mm some cloud 76% 3.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.2h
November Very Good 14° - 21° 17° 84 mm partly cloudy 74% 3.3 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.2h
December Good 11° - 18° 14° 101 mm partly cloudy 73% 4.1 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tal-Qadi Temple

Tal-Qadi is in the St. Paul’s Bay area of northern Malta. From Valletta, drive or take a bus north toward St. Paul’s Bay and local coastal roads; parking and short walks are typical from roadside access points.

Tips for Visiting Tal-Qadi Temple

  • Respect the stones-these prehistoric sites are fragile and erosion-prone.
  • Combine a visit with other megalithic sites on the island for context-Tal-Qadi's setting is part of a wider prehistoric landscape.
  • Visit in morning light for better photographs of the carved stones and alignments.