Malta
Malta in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Malta in December is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 18 °C. With about 12 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
52/100 · #10
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
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Malta · DecemberPhoto: Julijana Petroska · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 16 °C
- Sea
- 18 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 12 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
For your trip planning
December: cooler than November, milder than January
On Malta, December averages a daily high of 17 °C, three degrees below November and two above January. With 77 mm it is the second wettest month in our series, though slightly drier than November. An estimated 12 rainy days, as in November, make it sensible to plan some indoor options for the wetter days.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 20 | 19 | 12 | 87 | 3.4 | 74 | 5.5 | 21 | 68 |
| December (selected) | 17 | 16 | 12 | 77 | 2.8 | 74 | 6.1 | 18 | 52 |
| January | 15 | 14 | 11 | 68 | 3.1 | 74 | 5.9 | 16 | 46 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (52/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +16 | +3.3 °C | +3.2 °C | ±0 | +9.7 mm | +0.6 h | +0.2 % | -0.6 m/s | +3.1 °C |
| January | -6 | -1.8 °C | -1.7 °C | -0.8 | -8.5 mm | +0.3 h | +0.8 % | -0.2 m/s | -1.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Malta in December?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 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?
The curated estimate is about 12 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 77 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Malta?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Malta. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.