Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq weather in January (Malta)

Looking to travel to Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 15°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Valletta, Malta (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malta in January

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

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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 Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq in January?

For visitors traveling to Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, 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 in January.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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