The weather in December in Malta

It's cool to moderate in December in Malta with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Malta. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Malta. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2014, Malta reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 20°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Malta is 20°C this month. Refreshing if you feel like a swim.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Malta

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Malta. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Malta New York
Average temperature 18°C 9°C
Max. temperature 20°C 12°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 50 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Malta with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 13°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Malta is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Check out the climate of Malta for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Malta is based on weather data from Valletta. Other places, like Gozo, St. Paul's Bay or Sliema, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malta to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Malta. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Malta

Temperature in December in Malta over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Malta. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Malta

Total precipitation in December in Malta over the years

Daily UV index in December in Malta

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Malta, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Malta

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Gentle, but perfectionists might find it too cool for swimming. There was little rain, and when it rained, it was short and strong. Lovely vacation weather.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Malta by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.