Sliema weather in January (Malta, Malta)

How does the January weather in Sliema compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Sliema typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Sliema in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 167 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sliema. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sliema, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 15°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

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 Sliema, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sliema.

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