January · Malta
Best time to visit Valletta in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valletta in January
Average temperature 14°C, 35 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Valletta scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valletta packs knights' palaces, a co-cathedral and harbour fortifications into a tiny UNESCO capital.
January is one of the strongest months in Valletta (6th)
January averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Valletta (6th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valletta in January?
- In January, Valletta averages 14°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Valletta?
- January earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valletta in January?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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