Weather in February
The shortest month does not fall greatly behind its predecessor,
January, in terms of temperature and light. Daylight extends slightly to approximately 10.9 hours per day, with no significant variations in sea temperature, hovering around 15.4°C (59.7°F).
February experiences a dominating sense of calm, retaining the favorable winter conditions and beginning the transition towards the impending spring.
Sea temperature
The months with the coldest seawater are February and
March, with an average sea temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of February in
Marsaxlokk, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CET.