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Malta Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Malta in January.

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St Julian's Valletta Mellieħa Xagħra

Planning a trip to Malta this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Malta in January

January in Malta generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in St Julian's.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malta, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 61 mm (2.4 in) in St Julian's.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In St Julian's, you can expect around 167 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Malta in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Malta.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Malta

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Malta?

Temperature range in Malta (January)

Precipitation variation in Malta (January)

St Julian's

In January St Julian's generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
167 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in St Julian's →

Sliema

In January Sliema generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
167 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sliema →

Valletta

In January Valletta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
167 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Valletta →

Mellieħa

In January Mellieħa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
167 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Mellieħa →

Xagħra

In January Xagħra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
168 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Xagħra →

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In our records: Malta January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Malta in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Malta dropped to 2°C (36°F) in Malta on January 16, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Malta in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Julian's 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Valletta 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Mellieħa 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Xagħra 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Marsaskala 16°C (61°F) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Xlendi 16°C (61°F) 14°C (57°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Malta weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta in January?

Expect tolerable weather across Malta in January. The popular destination of St Julian's averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Malta in January?

Average temperatures in Malta during January range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in St Julian's.

Does Malta get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Malta during January, with St Julian's averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Malta?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in St Julian's, January may not be the ideal time to visit Malta.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in St Julian's. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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