Malta — Sea Water Temperature and Annual Ranges
Up-to-date sea water temperatures for the coasts of Malta. Learn about today’s conditions, monthly averages, and how the surrounding seas and oceans vary by season. We find every place where you can swim and show you the water temperature there today and throughout the year.
Sea Water Temperature Along the Coast
Chart of Average Temperature Changes Over the Last 60 Days
Places with the Warmest Sea Water Today
The Most Popular Seaside Places
- Valletta23°C
- Gozo23°C
- Mellieħa23°C
- St Julian’s23°C
- Sliema23°C
- Comino23°C
- Buġibba23°C
- Marsaxlokk23°C
- Birżebbuġa23°C
- Gżira23°C
- Xlendi23°C
- Ix-Xagħra23°C
- Swieqi23°C
- Mġarr23°C
- Qala23°C
- Għajnsielem23°C
- Paola23°C
- Kalkara23°C
- Marsa23°C
- Floriana23°C
- Pembroke23°C
- Cospicua (Bormla)23°C
- Vittoriosa23°C
- Senglea (L-Isla)23°C
- Pietà23°C
- Sannat23°C
Coastal Seas and Oceans
Water Temperature and Swimming Overview
Regions and Map
Water Temperature Trends
Malta is surrounded by the warm, clear waters of the central Mediterranean, and coastal sea temperatures reflect distinct seasonal swings. In winter (December–February) sea surface temperatures typically sit around 15–17 °C (59–63 °F), the coolest period of the year. Spring (March–May) brings a gradual rise, with averages roughly 16–20 °C (61–68 °F) by late spring. Summer months (June–August) are the warmest and most popular for bathing, with coastal temperatures commonly between 22–27 °C (72–81 °F), peaking in August. In autumn (September–November) the water remains pleasant, cooling from about 25 °C (77 °F) in early autumn to the upper teens by November, often averaging 20–23 °C (68–73 °F).
Swimming Conditions
Swimming around Malta is widely permitted year-round, though comfort and services vary by season. The summer months offer ideal conditions for most swimmers, with warm water, numerous monitored beaches and water-sport opportunities. Outside the peak season many bays and beaches are still accessible but lifeguard coverage and amenities are reduced; water can feel chilly to those used to warmer climates and wetsuits are common in shoulder seasons and winter for extended swims. Conditions such as wind, currents and occasional jellyfish should be considered, and local advisories or beach signage provide up-to-date guidance. Overall, Malta’s coastal waters support a long swimming season and a variety of recreational activities from late spring through early autumn, with milder but still feasible swimming for determined visitors in cooler months.