If you plan to visit Malta in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +59°F during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 58 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Malta;
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malta has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Malta in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malta for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +68°F during the day to a minimum of +50°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +63°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 60% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +57°F.
Is Malta warm or cold in January?
Malta is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +55°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
January is the coldest month in Malta, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Malta in January
Water in Malta in January is Fresh. It varies from +59°F to +63°F, with an average of +61°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +59°F.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Malta are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +79°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +60°F.
Can you swim in Malta in January?
Water temperature (+61°F) in Malta in January might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Malta in January
Malta weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+59°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+45°F
+39°F
Max. temperature
+75°F
+72°F
+72°F
Rainfall
70 mm
58 mm
45 mm
Wind
7 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+65°F
+61°F
+60°F
Humidity
72%
73%
74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
6
Cloudy days
10
11
9
Rainy days
16
16
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 58 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 73%.Winds are calmer in comparison to December, going down from 7 m/s to 6 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Malta in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 14 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Malta is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 11 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Malta, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Malta wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 50% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Malta?
This is the weather in Malta in January 2023:
1 January
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+67°F
2 January
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+65°F
3 January
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+68°F
4 January
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+67°F
5 January
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+65°F
6 January
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+64°F
7 January
☀️
+65°F
8 January
☀️
+64°F
9 January
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+66°F
10 January
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+62°F
11 January
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+62°F
12 January
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+63°F
13 January
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+63°F
14 January
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+64°F
15 January
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+64°F
16 January
☀️
+66°F
17 January
☀️
+66°F
18 January
☀️
+67°F
19 January
🌧️
+58°F
20 January
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+60°F
21 January
☁️
+58°F
22 January
🌧️
+57°F
23 January
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+60°F
24 January
☁️
+58°F
25 January
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+60°F
26 January
☁️
+58°F
27 January
🌧️
+55°F
28 January
🌧️
+54°F
29 January
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+56°F
30 January
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+58°F
31 January
☁️
+58°F
In January 2023 Malta had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Malta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Malta in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+66°F) and the highest in 2012 (+78°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 209 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 801 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malta in January:
Is January a good time to visit Malta?
It’s always a good time to visit Malta, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Malta in January?
January has mild temperatures in Malta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Malta in January?
In general, you can swim in Malta in January, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +61°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Malta rainy in January?
Malta is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Malta in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malta in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
