January weather forecastGharb, Malta

Weather in January

Gharb, Malta, slips into the new year with a gentle chill in the air and the skies often graced by frequent showers. The rainfall, peaking at 72mm (2.83"), falls over 12 days, setting the stage for verdant landscapes. This January weather conditions imply it is the wettest month of the year. Compared to December, expect temperatures and rainfall to remain relatively consistent, while a slight increase in daylight and sunshine hours provides respite. Looking forward to February, anticipate a similar pattern, with minor reductions in rainfall and maintained temperatures.

Temperature

January and February mark Gharb's lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

In January, in Gharb, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout January, 72mm (2.83") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 450mm (17.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gharb, the average seawater temperature in January is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: In water of 16°C (60.8°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Gharb is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 5:28 pm CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gharb, Malta, are January and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.