The average high temperature in Malta during January is 16ºC, and there will be the chance to catch some winter sun at the beach. You should pack some warmer clothes for the evenings though, as temperatures fall to around 9ºC at night.
Can you swim in Europe in January?
Nowhere is really hot in Europe in January – you won't get sunbathing and sea swimming weather anywhere really – but there are plenty of places you can go that are warmer than say, London or New York.
Can you swim in the sea in January?
In swimming there is no such thing as 'safe' per se, there is only 'safe for you'. The sea tends to stay warmer than rivers or lakes, rarely dropping below 6 degrees, but can be prone to winter sea storms and more challenging (that is, dangerous) waves and currents (plus: no lifeguards).
Can I swim in the sea in Malta in January?
Is January a good month to visit Malta?
Malta can be very windy much of the year. January and February are probably the worst months to visit Malta—though still not a totally bad time to be there, especially if you're more interested in the historic sites than swimming and sunbathing.
Is the sea cold in Malta?
The graph below shows the range of monthly Sliema water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 79°F / 26.1°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 59.7°F / 15.4°C.
Can you swim in Mediterranean sea in January?
Just as Verity says, the Med is not for swimming in January. Low temps on land (5-10 degrees) are not unusual, and it can be very windy, so the sea will be freezing cold. You will not see anyone swimming in the Med in January. I have been to Dahab in January (and in March and in May) and I swam.