Malta weather in January
In January, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 15°C by day and 14°C at night, and the sea is about 16°C. On average 74 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 2°C cooler than in December, and in February days average 15°C.
It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.
Warmest resorts in Malta in January
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Birkirkara | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Sliema | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Zabbar | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Birżebbuġa | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Rabat | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Mellieha | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Zurrieq | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Siggiewi | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Valletta | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
| Victoria | 15°C | 14°C | 16°C | 74 mm |
Malta weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Malta in January?
In January, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 15°C by day and 14°C at night, and the sea is about 16°C. On average 74 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.
What is the sea temperature in Malta in January?
About 16°C on average. The warmest water is in San Pawl il-Bahar (16°C).
Where is it warmest in Malta in January?
The warmest place is San Pawl il-Bahar (15°C by day), followed by Birkirkara (15°C) and Sliema (15°C).
Does it rain in Malta in January?
On average 74 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.