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Malta sea temperature
The sea off Malta is 23.6°C right now: warm enough for long swims and snorkelling.
Today’s sea temperature off Malta, Gozo and Comino, and how it compares with the October average and the rest of the year.
Right now
Malta
23.6°C
0.9°C cooler than usual for October
Gozo
23.5°C
0.8°C cooler than usual for October
Comino
23.5°C
0.8°C cooler than usual for October
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 23.6°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.