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Malabo in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Malabo in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Malabo in January 2026

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Malabo in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +27°C and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 22 rainy days with an average precipitation of 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+24°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malabo has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Malabo in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malabo for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +27°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +28°C during the day and a minimum of +25°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +27°C.

Is Malabo warm or cold in January?

Malabo is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Malabo:

Climate in Malabo in January

Malabo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+27°C+27°C+27°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+24°C+24°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+28°C+29°C
Rainfall
72 mm58 mm73 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
86%86%85%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
121
Cloudy days
353
Rainy days
232221
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +27°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 58 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Malabo in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Malabo is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malabo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 43 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malabo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 449 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 58 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Malabo?

This is the weather in Malabo in January 2024:
1 January
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+27°C
2 January
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+27°C
3 January
☀️
+28°C
4 January
☀️
+28°C
5 January
☁️
+27°C
6 January
☁️
+27°C
7 January
☁️
+28°C
8 January
☁️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+27°C
10 January
☀️
+27°C
11 January
☁️
+27°C
12 January
☀️
+28°C
13 January
☀️
+27°C
14 January
☀️
+27°C
15 January
☁️
+28°C
16 January
☀️
+28°C
17 January
☀️
+27°C
18 January
☀️
+28°C
19 January
☁️
+27°C
20 January
☁️
+28°C
21 January
☀️
+27°C
22 January
☀️
+27°C
23 January
☀️
+28°C
24 January
☀️
+28°C
25 January
☀️
+28°C
26 January
☀️
+27°C
27 January
☀️
+28°C
28 January
🌧️
+27°C
29 January
☀️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+28°C
31 January
🌧️
+27°C
In January 2024 Malabo had 18 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +28°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Malabo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Malabo in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+26°C) and the highest in 2020 (+27°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 2251 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 4248 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malabo in January:

Is January a good time to visit Malabo?

It’s always a good time to visit Malabo, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Malabo in January?

January is warm in Malabo. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Malabo rainy in January?

Malabo is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Malabo in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malabo in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Malabo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malabo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.