The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Malta sees 15°C during the day with 5.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Malta. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
8°
Sea
17°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
9.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Malta is June (9.7/10), 5.4 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Malta
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Malta
🗣️LanguageMaltais
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.42°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 32%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Malta ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MaltaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.7 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.90°N · 14.51°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Malta?
June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 11.2h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Malta get in June?
Malta averages 11.2 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Malta?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Malta in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Malta good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Malta scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.5/10.
When should you avoid Malta?
January is the most difficult month to visit Malta, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Malta in January?
In January, the sea averages 17°C in Malta: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Malta in January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in Malta (moderate), with about 9.8h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.