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Malta sea temperature
The sea off Malta is 21.7°C right now: comfortable for most swimmers.
Today’s sea temperature off Malta, Gozo and Comino, and how it compares with the November average and the rest of the year.
Right now
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Malta
21.7°C
0.6° cooler than usual
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Gozo
21.6°C
0.5° cooler than usual
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Comino
21.6°C
0.5° cooler than usual
Sea temperature through the year
Tap a month for its weather and the beaches that are calmest then, or see Malta through the year.
Questions
What is the sea temperature in Malta today?
About 21.7°C off Malta right now. Gozo and Comino are shown at the top of this page.
When is the sea warmest in Malta?
In August, when it averages about 27.1°C. It is coldest in February, at about 16.2°C.
When can you swim in the sea in Malta?
The sea is comfortable (21°C or more) from June to November. Hardy swimmers go in all year; the sea rarely drops below about 16.2°C.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in Malta?
Not from June to October, when the sea is above about 22°C. From December to April it drops to 15–17°C, and most people who swim or snorkel for long wear a wetsuit.