Malta weather in January (Malta)

Will it be warm or cold in Malta this January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Malta generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Malta in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 168 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Malta. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Malta climate page with graphs.

 

Malta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 55%  

Where to go in Malta in January

Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Malta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malta.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malta? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malta. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.