Is January a good time to visit Malta?

January is not an optimal month for Malta (Score: 40/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.

How warm is it in Malta in January?

In January, Malta sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.

How much rain falls in Malta in January?

In January, Malta receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.

How many sunshine hours does Malta get in January?

Malta averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

How warm is the water in Malta in January?

Water temperature in Malta in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.

Malta · January

Low season

Malta · Europe

Max Temp

15.6°C

Min Temp

10.4°C

Sunshine

5.4 h/day

Rain Days

8 days

Water Temp

16.1°C

Rainfall

63.4 mm

Humidity

76%

Avg Temp

12.9°C

Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.

January in Malta is on the cool side — with highs around 16°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.

Daytime temperatures reach up to 16°C, cooling to 10°C at night (daily average: 13°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 8 rain days (63 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in January — a wetsuit may be useful.

Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.

Packing list for Malta in January

Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
Leichte Jacke
Sonnencreme
Sonnenbrille
Leichter Regenschirm oder Regenponcho
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is January a good time to visit Malta?: January is not an optimal month for Malta (Score: 40/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September, and October.
How warm is it in Malta in January?: In January, Malta sees daily highs of 16°C. Nights cool to 10°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
How much rain falls in Malta in January?: In January, Malta receives an average of 63 mm of rain over 8 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
How many sunshine hours does Malta get in January?: Malta averages 5 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.
How warm is the water in Malta in January?: Water temperature in Malta in January averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.