Malta · WinterMonth summary
Malta weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Malta in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Malta in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks In January, Malta sees 15°C during the day with 8.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 11°C | 15°C | 25% | 1.2 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 12°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.5 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 13°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 14°C | 19°C | 13% | 0.5 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 17°C | 22°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.3h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 27°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 9.7/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 30°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.2h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.2 | 12.1h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.0 | 11.4h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 20°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.9 | 9.9h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 17°C | 21°C | 37% | 2.4 | 8.8h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 14°C | 17°C | 28% | 1.4 | 8.2h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Malta averages 15°C, 25% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Malta in January
Is January a good time to visit Malta?
January is an acceptable time for Malta (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.7/10) if possible.
What to do in Malta in January?
With 15°C max and 8.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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