Weather in December in Malta
Are you planning a trip a to Malta in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Malta in December?
December in Malta generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in St Julian's.For specific regional insights in Malta, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Marsaskala with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Marsalforn with 81 mm. St Julian's experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 160 hours of sunlight anticipated in St Julian's. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Malta climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Malta?
St Julian's
In December St Julian's generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sliema
In December Sliema generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Valletta
In December Valletta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mellieħa
In December Mellieħa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Xagħra
In December Xagħra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Malta?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Malta with overall pleasant weather in St Julian's. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in St Julian's. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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