Malta water temperature
The sea off Malta is warmest in August, around 80°F (27°C), and coolest in February, around 60°F (15°C).
Photo: Bengt Nyman, CC BY 3.0
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Feels | Air high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 60°F |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 60°F |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 63°F |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 68°F |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 76°F |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | Refreshing | 84°F |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | Warm | 89°F |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | Warm | 90°F |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | Warm | 83°F |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | Pleasant | 77°F |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | Refreshing | 69°F |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 63°F |
Average sea-surface temperature just offshore, 1991–2020. Water in shallow bays runs a little warmer on sunny afternoons.
On the water in Malta
Questions
When is the water warmest in Malta?
August, at about 80°F (27°C).
Can you swim in Malta all year?
The water is comfortably warm (73°F/23°C or more) in July, August, September, October. Outside those months most people want a wetsuit for long swims.
Do I need a wetsuit to snorkel in Malta?
In February, at 60°F, a 3 mm wetsuit makes a long snorkel much more comfortable. Many tours include or rent one.
