Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Malta in December
Weather score34Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
34
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malta with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December17°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December99mm average rain
December is one of Malta's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December4.9 hours average sun
December is one of Malta's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December18°C average sea
December is below Malta's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December34 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
