January · Malta
Best time to visit Gozo Island in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gozo Island in January
Average temperature 15°C, 31 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Gozo Island scores 3.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 31 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gozo is Malta's greener sister island, with red sand at Ramla Bay and megalithic temples older than the pyramids.
January in Gozo Island — the hardest end of the year
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 daylight hours.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 6.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gozo Island in January?
- In January, Gozo Island averages 15°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Gozo Island?
- January earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gozo Island in January?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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