January in Valletta averages highs of 15 °C (59 °F) and lows of 11 °C (53 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 9 h 58 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 18 °C (64 °F).
January weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is January a good time to visit Valletta?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. January is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in January 2026
- Thu 1 Jan: New Year's Day (L-Ewwel tas-Sena) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Valletta in January
January's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — noon gun salute outdoors
- Three Cities by water taxi outdoors
- Mdina — the silent city outdoors
- Blue Lagoon on Comino — go early outdoors
- St John's Co-Cathedral — Caravaggio inside indoors
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — book weeks ahead indoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in January
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (59 °F), nights near 11 °C (53 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Valletta costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. January is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
January in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 12° / 5° | 10 | Tough month |
| Rome | 12° / 4° | 8 | Tough month |
| Dubrovnik | 11° / 4° | 11 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is January a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, January is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 15 °C (59 °F) and about 5 rainy days. January is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September.
How warm is Valletta in January?
Average highs are 15 °C (59 °F) and lows 11 °C (53 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 18 °C (64 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in January?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 36 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Valletta.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.