Malta weather in December (Malta)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Malta this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Malta typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Malta in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 159 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Malta climate page with graphs.

 

Malta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 159 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Malta in December

Find out more about the weather in Malta and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Malta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malta.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malta? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malta. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.