Malta weather in January
Malta in January averages 13°C (55°F), 80 mm of rain and 5.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Malta, January is the second coldest, the third wettest and the second dullest.
- Average temp
- 13°C (55°F)
10–16°C · 50–60°F
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.4 h
hours per day
What is Malta like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Malta in January?
A light rain jacket
About 80 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 10°C (50°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Malta is 1.6°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 15°C (58°F).
January in Malta is 0.5°C warmer than February and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Malta in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 9 hours 59 minutes in Malta, rising about 07:12 and setting about 17:11 local time.
January ends 38 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 4 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
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Malta weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 80 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 72 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 39 mm |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 19 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 10 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 10 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 63 mm |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 74 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 90 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 85 mm |
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FAQs about Malta in January
January climate averages for Malta, 1991–2020.
Malta averages 13°C (55°F) in January, ranging from about 10°C (50°F) at night to 16°C (60°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 80 mm falls across January, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. January averages 13°C (55°F) against 13°C (55°F) in February — 0.5°C warmer.
January is 1.6°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 59 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 35 minutes in June and 9 hours 44 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:12 and sunset about 17:11 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 38 minutes longer than it starts.
