Scuba Diving in Malta

Explore 176 dive sites and 62 dive centres in Malta. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Malta Diving at a Glance

4 dive regions, 176 dive sites, 62 dive centres, 70 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Malta

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

US State Department: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions.

Best Time to Dive in Malta

The best months to dive in Malta are July, August, September, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 16.5°C, current 5 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 15.9°C, current 6.5 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 15.8°C, current 3.2 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 16.3°C, current 3 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 18°C, current 1.4 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 20.8°C, current 3.2 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 23.3°C, current 7.1 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 24.2°C, current 9.9 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 23.7°C, current 8.8 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 22°C, current 7.9 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 20.3°C, current 7.7 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 18.3°C, current 5.2 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Malta

Based on average water temperature of 19.6°C, currents 6 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions