January weather forecastImtarfa, Malta

Weather in January

The opening month in Imtarfa, Malta holds a touch of winter chill when compared to the warmer months ahead. The mercury wanders from 15°C (59°F) at its highest to 9°C (48.2°F) at its lowest, marking it as a mild period in this mediterranean region. Despite the gentler temperatures, the possibility of catching a rainy day is substantial, as precipitation occurs frequently throughout the month. When contrasted with its successor - February, January showers tend to drench the city a tad more. The sun too plays it coy, spreading its warmth for shorter durations compared to coming months.

Temperature

The temperature hits its lowest levels in January and February, recording an average high-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

In Imtarfa, Malta, during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Imtarfa, in January, the average water temperature is 16°C (60.8°F).
Note: Swimming in water that is 16°C (60.8°F) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Imtarfa, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm. On the last day of January, in Imtarfa, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:27 pm CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.