Valletta weather in December (Malta, Malta)

What can you expect from the weather in Valletta during December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Valletta generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Valletta in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 160 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valletta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Malta in December

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

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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 Valletta in December?

For visitors traveling to Valletta, 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 in December.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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