Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Valletta with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Valletta in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Valletta with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Valletta will be around 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Valletta is 18°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit on the chilly side.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 53 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Valletta. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Valletta in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
53 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Valletta?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Valletta. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Valletta in January
With 29°C, Valletta hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Valletta
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Valletta, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Valletta
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Valletta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Valletta.
Daily UV Index in January in Valletta
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Valletta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Valletta Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Valletta, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Valletta Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Valletta, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Valletta
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Average Weather in Valletta by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Valletta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
