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January · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 61/100

Marsa in January

Fair · 61/100Beach 17/100
High / low16° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation94 mm13 wet days
Sea16°surface temperature
35.88° N, 14.49° EElevation 8 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goMarsa · weather score
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Best timeMar–May
January: high / low16° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Marsa averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 11° — cool weather by day. Expect around 94 mm of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.

Days are 1.5° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.

January scores 61/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Marsa. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and May instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:12 and sets at 17:11 local time, giving 9 h 59 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 38 minutes over the month.

Why 61/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%79%
Dry days · 33%9%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 17/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiNearby in January

Around Marsa this month

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Saint Paul’s Bay · 9.6 km NW
16°Jan high
13wet days
61score
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ivTop of the table

Malta's best in January

Where to go in January
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Saint Paul’s Bay
16°Jan high
13wet days
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·Questions

Marsa in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Marsa?

January scores 61/100 for Marsa, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 16°C with 13 wet days.

How warm is Marsa in January?

Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 11°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Marsa in January?

Marsa receives about 94 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 13 days.

Can you swim in Marsa in January?

The sea averages 16°C in January, cold for most swimmers.