Rabat weather in January (Malta, Malta)

How does the January weather in Rabat compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Rabat typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 14°C.

Precipitation

Rabat in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 167 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rabat. 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 Rabat climate page with graphs.

 

Rabat, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Valletta, Malta (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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 Rabat, 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?

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