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Sea temperature in Malta in January
16°Cmild · monthly average
The sea around Malta averages 16°C in January. Cool — best for confident swimmers or short dips.
Monthly sea temperatures across the year
Best swim months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Warmest month
August (27°C)
Coolest month
February (15°C)
Best beaches in Malta
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Mellieha Bay
Malta's biggest sandy bay.
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Golden Bay
Cliff-flanked golden-sand bay.
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Ghajn Tuffieha
Quieter twin-bay of Golden Bay.
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Paradise Bay
Tiny clear-water cove next to Gozo ferry.
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St Peter's Pool
Natural limestone swimming pool.
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Blue Lagoon
World-famous turquoise Comino channel.
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Ramla Bay
Red-sand bay on Gozo.
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San Blas
Steep-path Gozo red-sand cove.