February weather forecast
Malta

February in Malta marks the tail end of the winter season. Daytime temperatures slightly increase, typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (62.6°F), while nighttime temperatures remain stable between 9°C (48.2°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). It's noteworthy that Malta's latitude and its position in the central Mediterranean Sea help maintain these mild temperatures during the winter season.

Rainfall in February begins to decline as Malta transitions from winter to spring. The average monthly rainfall drops to 60mm (2.36"), fewer than the peak winter months of December and January. The number of wet days decreases accordingly, and the amount of daily sunshine starts to increase, averaging six hours.

The weather in Malta's capital, Valletta, stays largely in line with these averages, with no significant deviation. However, Gozo, to the north of the main island, tends to experience slightly cooler and wetter conditions.

Comparatively, February's climate in Malta shows a marked improvement from January. There's a slight increase in temperature and a decrease in rainfall as the islands move away from the winter season. Looking ahead to March, temperatures continue to rise slowly, and rainfall further decreases, paving the way for the arrival of spring. Seawater temperatures in February remain relatively cold, averaging 15°C (59°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), not conducive to swimming activities.

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• Valletta - February »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Valletta, Malta. February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Valletta.
• Sliema - February »
  February and March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Sliema, Malta. The month of February, characterized by an average high of 14.9°C (58.8°F) and a low of 13.5°C (56.3°F), is recognized as the coldest in Sliema, Malta.
• Fgura - February »
  On the first day of February in Fgura sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. February is the coldest month of the year in Fgura, registering average temperatures as high as 14.9°C (58.8°F) and as low as 13.5°C (56.3°F).
• Saint Paul's Bay - February »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Saint Paul's Bay is February, with an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F). In Saint Paul's Bay the average seawater temperature in February is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
• Paola - February »
  With an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Paola, Malta. With an average sea temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), February is the month with the coldest seawater in Paola.