Malta through the year
Malta in February
The sea averages 16°C in February: cold for most people; only hardy swimmers go in without a wetsuit.
What February is usually like on Malta’s beaches, and the beaches most often calm all day. For today, see the live sea forecast and the sea temperature right now.
February in numbers
Sea
16°C
usually 16–17°C
Daytime high
16°C
nights around 12°C
Rainy days
6
with 1 mm or more
Windy days
27%
gusting to 30 km/h+
Calm beach days
54%
the average beach, all day
Calmest beaches in February
The beaches that usually stay calm from 09:00 to 18:00 on the most February days.
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Ramla taż-Żewwieqa
Calm all day on 83% of days
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Mistra Bay
Calm all day on 77% of days
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Daħlet il-Fekruna Bay
Calm all day on 76% of days
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Spinola Bay
Calm all day on 76% of days
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Mellieħa Bay
Calm all day on 75% of days
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Balluta Bay
Calm all day on 71% of days
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St. Nicholas Bay
Calm all day on 71% of days
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St. Georges Bay
Calm all day on 70% of days
Malta, Gozo and Comino in February
Malta
- Sea
- 16.2°C
- Waves offshore
- 1.1 m
- Windy days
- 27%
Gozo
- Sea
- 16.2°C
- Waves offshore
- 1.0 m
- Windy days
- 45%
Comino
- Sea
- 16.2°C
- Waves offshore
- 1.0 m
- Windy days
- 43%
Malta in February: questions
Is it warm enough to swim in Malta in February?
The sea around Malta averages 16.2°C in February, usually between 15.9°C and 16.5°C. That is cold for most people; only hardy swimmers go in without a wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Malta in February?
Daytime highs average around 16°C and nights around 12°C, with rain on about 6 days of the month.
Which beaches are calmest in Malta in February?
The beaches most often calm all day in February are Ramla taż-Żewwieqa (83%), Mistra Bay (77%) and Daħlet il-Fekruna Bay (76%): the share of February days they usually stay calm from 09:00 to 18:00.
Is the sea rough in Malta in February?
On about 27% of February days the wind reaches 30 km/h at some point, enough to make exposed beaches rough. On a typical day the average beach is calm all day 54% of the time, so check the live forecast before you go.