Malta Weather in January

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

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St Julian's Valletta Mellieħa Marsaskala

Planning a journey to Malta, Malta this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Malta in January

Malta, Malta is a region in Malta. 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 explore the conditions in Malta, Malta in more detail, check 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 levels are moderate in most locations. St Julian's typically sees 167 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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Best Places to Visit in Malta in January

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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, 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 →

Qawra

In January Qawra 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 Qawra →

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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)
Marsaskala 16°C (61°F) 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Sliema 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Qawra 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Malta weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Malta, Malta in January?

In January, Malta, Malta generally has tolerable weather conditions. St Julian's sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Malta, Malta in January?

Daytime temperatures in St Julian's peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in January, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

Does Malta, Malta get a lot of rain in January?

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

Is January a Good Time to Visit Malta, Malta?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Malta, Malta due to the typically tolerable weather in St Julian's.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in St Julian's. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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