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Malatya in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malatya in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Malatya in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +4°C and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 snowy days with an average precipitation of 51 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Malatya;

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+14°C
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malatya has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Malatya in January

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

The temperature in January is +4°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +10°C during the day and a minimum of -9°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +5°C to +5°C.

Is Malatya warm or cold in January?

Malatya is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +7°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Malatya, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malatya in January

Malatya weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+7°C+4°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-15°C-18°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+14°C+20°C
Rainfall
67 mm51 mm48 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s0 m/s
Humidity
76%76%74%
Air pressure
1021 HPa1021 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
887
Cloudy days
10109
Rainy days
846
Snowy days
596

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 67 mm to 51 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 8 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malatya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malatya wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Malatya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Malatya.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Malatya?

This is the weather in Malatya in January 2023:
1 January
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+5°C
2 January
🌫️
+2°C
3 January
🌫️
+10°C
4 January
🌫️
+8°C
5 January
🌫️
+9°C
6 January
🌫️
0°C
7 January
🌫️
+1°C
8 January
☀️
+8°C
9 January
☀️
+6°C
10 January
☀️
+6°C
11 January
☀️
+6°C
12 January
☀️
+5°C
13 January
☁️
+5°C
14 January
🌧️
+4°C
15 January
☁️
+5°C
16 January
🌧️
+4°C
17 January
☁️
+7°C
18 January
☁️
+7°C
19 January
☁️
+6°C
20 January
☁️
+5°C
21 January
☁️
+4°C
22 January
☁️
+3°C
23 January
☁️
+2°C
24 January
☁️
+2°C
25 January
☁️
+1°C
26 January
☁️
+2°C
27 January
☁️
+1°C
28 January
🌫️
+1°C
29 January
🌫️
+4°C
30 January
☁️
+5°C
31 January
🌧️
+5°C
In January 2023 Malatya had 6 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +10°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+17°C) and the highest in 2010 (+22°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 302 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1981 with 772 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malatya in January:

Is January a good time to visit Malatya?

It’s always a good time to visit Malatya, 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 Malatya in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Malatya rainy in January?

Malatya 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 Malatya in January?

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

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Monthly weather in Malatya

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malatya, 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.