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 »
  In Valletta in January, the average water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). 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).
• Sliema - January »
  With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sliema, Malta. In Sliema the average sunshine duration in January is 6.1h.
• Fgura - January »
  In Fgura during January, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Fgura are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
• Saint Paul's Bay - January »
  In Saint Paul's Bay, in January, the average water temperature is 16.1°C (61°F). In Saint Paul's Bay, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.1°C (61°F).
• Paola - January »
  In Paola, Malta, the average seawater temperature in January is 16.1°C (61°F). In January, the average sea temperature in Paola is 16.1°C (61°F).