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Il-Gzira in January sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and overnight lows of 13°C (55°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 61 mm (2.4 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Il-Gzira. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Il-Gzira typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 16°C (61°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 10°C (50°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Il-Gzira spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 48 years of weather observations in Il-Gzira between 1977 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Malta in January →
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).
For Il-Gzira in January, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. With water temperatures around 15°C (59°F), the water is quite cold for swimming. You can skip the swimwear unless you're particularly tough. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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