Valletta weather in December (Malta, Malta)

Is December a good time to explore Valletta weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Valletta generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Valletta in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 160 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

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 Valletta.

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.