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Sliema Weather in August

Sliema in August

The short of it: Sliema in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 13 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 13 h 30 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & April

August in Sliema brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 23°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. The height of summer in Sliema, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 30 min in mid-August, 51 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and April.

Against its neighbours, Sliema runs about middling and wetter than most in August. San Ġiljan, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Sliema, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 30 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San ĠiljanSaint Julian1 km WNW31°23°6.0 mm
GżiraIl-Gżira1 km WSW32°23°7.0 mm
Ta’ XbiexTarxien2 km SSW32°23°7.0 mm
VallettaValletta2 km SE32°23°7.0 mm
FlorianaFloriana2 km SSE32°23°7.0 mm
SwieqiIs-Swieqi2 km WNW31°23°6.0 mm
PietàTal-Pietà2 km SSW32°23°7.0 mm
San ĠwannSaint John2 km WSW32°23°7.0 mm

The Almanac · Sliema Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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The height of summer in Sliema, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Sliema by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°10°74 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
February16°10°64 mm15 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March18°11°34 mm15 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
April20°13°16 mm16 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°16°7.0 mm17 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°20°2.0 mm13 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°23°0.0 mm13 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
August32°23°7.0 mm12 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
September29°21°34 mm13 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°19°72 mm13 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November22°15°96 mm13 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦
December18°12°98 mm16 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sliema in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sliema in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. The height of summer in Sliema, with afternoons near 32°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Sliema?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and April.

How long are the days in Sliema in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 30 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 44 min in December to 14 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in Sliema in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sliema in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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