INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Gozo - Dwejra Water Temperature
Updated Mon 13:53 (Europe/Malta)
Malta · Forecast updated Nov 9, 2026, 13:53 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
21.7°C
71.1°F
Cool water
Valid Nov 9, 2026, 13:53 (Europe/Malta). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.5°C below
The typical November average is 22.2°C (72.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 1.1°C
Seven-day average: 21.6°C, versus 22.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Cool water
A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Gozo - Dwejra, typical monthly averages range from about 16.2°C (61.2°F) in February to 27.0°C (80.6°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Gozo - Dwejra has been 23.3°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Gozo - Dwejra, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3–17.4°C | 17.4°C / 63.3°F |
| February | 16.1–16.3°C | 16.2°C / 61.2°F |
| March | 15.7–16.5°C | 16.2°C / 61.2°F |
| April | 16.3–17.3°C | 16.9°C / 62.4°F |
| May | 18.1–19.8°C | 19.1°C / 66.4°F |
| June | 22.3–25.0°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| July | 26.0–27.1°C | 26.7°C / 80.1°F |
| August | 26.3–28.4°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| September | 26.4–27.0°C | 26.6°C / 79.9°F |
| October | 23.2–25.8°C | 24.2°C / 75.6°F |
| November | 21.5–22.9°C | 22.2°C / 72.0°F |
| December | 19.2–19.6°C | 19.4°C / 66.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (36.04, 14.21). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Gozo - Dwejra in January
Typical January water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 17.4°C (63.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.3–17.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 19.4°C · February 16.2°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in February
Typical February water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 16.2°C (61.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.1–16.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 17.4°C · March 16.2°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in March
Typical March water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 16.2°C (61.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.7–16.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 16.2°C · April 16.9°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in April
Typical April water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 16.9°C (62.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.3–17.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 16.2°C · May 19.1°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in May
Typical May water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 19.1°C (66.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.1–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 16.9°C · June 23.7°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in June
Typical June water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.3–25.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.1°C · July 26.7°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in July
Typical July water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 26.7°C (80.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.0–27.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 23.7°C · August 27.0°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in August
Typical August water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–28.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 26.7°C · September 26.6°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in September
Typical September water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 26.6°C (79.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.4–27.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.0°C · October 24.2°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in October
Typical October water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 24.2°C (75.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.2–25.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 26.6°C · November 22.2°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in November
Typical November water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 22.2°C (72.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.5–22.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 24.2°C · December 19.4°C.
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Gozo - Dwejra in December
Typical December water temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 19.4°C (66.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.2–19.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 22.2°C · January 17.4°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.6°C / 72.7°F | 25.2°C / 77.4°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
| July | 24.6°C / 76.3°F | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 30.0°C / 86.0°F |
| August | 28.6°C / 83.5°F | 30.1°C / 86.2°F | 31.4°C / 88.5°F |
| September | 26.3°C / 79.3°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F | 30.7°C / 87.3°F |
| October | 22.5°C / 72.5°F | 24.5°C / 76.2°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| November | 21.2°C / 70.2°F | 21.7°C / 71.1°F | 22.7°C / 72.9°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3886 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Gozo - Dwejra
Gozo's Inland Sea and reefs with exceptionally clear Mediterranean water.
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Gozo - Dwejra Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Gozo - Dwejra today?
The current sea surface temperature near Gozo - Dwejra is 21.7°C (71.1°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.3°C.
When is the water warmest in Gozo - Dwejra?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.0°C (80.6°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Gozo - Dwejra?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 16.2°C (61.2°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Gozo - Dwejra today?
At 21.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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