Malta weather in December
Malta in December averages 15°C (58°F), 85 mm of rain and 5.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Malta, December is the fourth coldest, the second wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 15°C (58°F)
12–17°C · 54–63°F
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.2 h
hours per day
What is Malta like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Malta in December?
A light rain jacket
About 85 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 12°C (54°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Malta is 3.3°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
December in Malta is 1.6°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
Daylight in Malta in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 44 minutes in Malta, rising about 07:05 and setting about 16:49 local time.
No month in Malta has less daylight than December.
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Malta weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 80 mm |
| February | 13°C / 55°F | 72 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 39 mm |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 19 mm |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 10 mm |
| June | 24°C / 76°F | 5 mm |
| July | 27°C / 81°F | 0 mm |
| August | 27°C / 81°F | 10 mm |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 63 mm |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 74 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 90 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 85 mm |
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FAQs about Malta in December
December climate averages for Malta, 1991–2020.
Malta averages 15°C (58°F) in December, ranging from about 12°C (54°F) at night to 17°C (63°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 85 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. December averages 15°C (58°F) against 13°C (55°F) in January — 1.6°C warmer.
December is 3.3°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Malta.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:05 and sunset about 16:49 local time. Both shift across the month.
