Seasons & conditions
Warm water from May to October, quiet and clear through the winter, and a sweet spot in late June and October. Here is how the seasons actually change your diving.
The short answer
Malta and Gozo are divable in every month of the year, but the season that suits most visitors runs from May to October. In that window the sea is warm enough for a thin wetsuit, the weather is settled, and visibility sits between 20 and 35 m on most days.
Late June & October
Best months
15–27 °C
Water all year
20–35 m
Typical visibility
Month by month
Average water temperature and visibility through the year, so you can match your dates to the diving you actually want.
Sea temperatures are island-wide averages. Days marked in yellow are the ones we would pick ourselves.
Right now
Live readings for the water off Gozo. Conditions change quickly, so we still confirm the site on the morning of every course.
18 °C
Air temperature
22.4 °C
Sea temperature
32 km/h W
Wind
2.3 m
Wave height
How the seasons change
Summer
July – September
Long, flat days on the line and the easiest conditions of the year. It is also peak season, so book course dates and accommodation early and expect company at the most famous sites. The Santa Marija public holiday in mid-August is the busiest week of the year on Gozo.
Shoulder season
Late June & October
The best balance of the year: warm water, calm seas, fewer boats and easier ferry crossings. October in particular combines summer warmth with autumn clarity, and the island is quiet again without being shut.
Winter
November – April
The water cools, but some of the clearest days of the year fall in January and February. You need a proper 5 mm suit with hood, boots and gloves and a shorter session plan. Certified divers can join a line session rather than a course.
Before you book flights
Because Gozo is small we pick the site each morning by wind and swell, so a course day is rarely lost to weather. Send us your dates and we will tell you which days of your trip look calmest — that single message usually matters more than the month itself.
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