Malta weather in December
Planning a getaway to Malta this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Malta in December?
December in Malta generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in St Julian's.
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. St Julian's enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Malta in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Malta climate page.
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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