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Malta in December: weather, sea & travel advice

Malta in December is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 17 °C (mild), and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.

Hafen von Valletta auf MaltaMalta · DecemberPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
17 °C
Night
16 °C
Sea
18 °C
Rainy days
9 rainy days
Sun
3 h/day
Humidity
73 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable42/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveGood77/100
FamilyLimited49/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Sea still cool (18 °C)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
15
J
15
F
15
M
17
A
20
M
24
J
27
J
28
A
26
S
24
O
20
N
17
D
Rainy daysdays
8
J
6
F
5
M
3
A
2
M
1
J
0
J
1
A
3
S
7
O
8
N
9
D

Similar destinations in December

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Malta in December?

Daytime highs average around 17 °C, with nights around 16 °C.

Can you swim in Malta in December?

The sea is about 18 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in Malta in December?

On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Malta?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.