January weather forecast
Malta

January in Malta signals the heart of winter, though it bears a mild temperament in comparison to many other European countries. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C (57.2°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), while the nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 9°C (48.2°F) to 11°C (51.8°F). Malta's coastal location helps mitigate extreme cold, so temperatures rarely fall below 10°C (50°F), and freezing conditions are almost unheard of.

Regarding rainfall, January, along with December, ranks among the wettest months of the year in Malta. The monthly rainfall totals approximately 98mm (3.86"), mainly concentrated within a couple of days of substantial downpours. Despite this, the island still enjoys a reasonable amount of sunshine, averaging about five hours per day.

One should note that January weather varies slightly across the Maltese islands. Valletta, the capital city, tends to mirror the national average quite closely, while Gozo, Malta's sister island, experiences marginally colder and wetter conditions due to its northern location.

In comparison with December, January maintains similar temperatures but sees a small decrease in rainfall. Looking forward to February, conditions remain fairly stable with only a slight increase in temperatures and decrease in rainfall, signaling the transition towards the milder spring season. The seawater in January is the coldest of the year, averaging between 15°C (59°F) to 16°C (60.8°F), making it unsuitable for most to swim.

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• Valletta - January »
  January stands out as Valletta's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and a low-temperature of 9.2°C (48.6°F). Valletta's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 15.2°C (59.4°F) to a low of 9.2°C (48.6°F).
• Sliema - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Sliema is January, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine. In Sliema, in January, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.
• Fgura - January »
  Entering January in Fgura the average high-temperature is recorded at a still refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from December's 17.1°C (62.8°F). In Fgura, Malta, in January, during 14.2 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Saint Paul's Bay - January »
  In Saint Paul's Bay, Malta, in January, the average water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). In January, the average sea temperature in Saint Paul's Bay is 16.1°C (61°F).
• Paola - January »
  In Paola in January, the average water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm.