Weather in Malta in January
January in Malta is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
A country pin in January is a warning: one region of Malta will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with August and February, January sits in the middle of Malta's year.
- Average temp
- 13°C
10–16°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Malta are the prize in January. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
January is a wetter month in Malta. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Malta
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Malta
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Malta
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Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Malta
Climate averages for Malta, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Malta is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 90 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
