December weather forecast
Malta

December marks the beginning of winter in Malta, evidenced by lower temperatures and substantial rainfall. Average daytime temperatures range from 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (62.6°F), while night temperatures decrease to between 10°C (50°F) and 12°C (53.6°F). Despite entering winter, Malta's southern Mediterranean location continues to provide relatively mild temperatures compared to many other European locations.

December is characterized by significant rainfall, averaging approximately 110mm (4.33") throughout the month. The frequency of rainy days increases, yet Malta continues to enjoy about 5 hours of daily sunshine. These changes denote the transition from Malta's typical dry, sunny Mediterranean weather to its milder, wetter winter season.

Cities across Malta, including the capital, Valletta, and the island of Gozo, follow this weather pattern in December. The further decrease in temperatures and increase in rainfall is consistent across the archipelago, marking the full arrival of winter.

Compared to November, December continues the trend of declining temperatures and increasing rainfall. Looking ahead to January, these weather patterns persist as Malta delves deeper into the winter season. Seawater temperatures in December drop to between 16°C (60.8°F) and 18°C (64.4°F), further indicating the seasonal shift and the changing nature of outdoor activities.

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• Valletta - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight. In Valletta, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation.
• Sliema - December »
  Moving into December, Sliema experiences average temperatures of 17.1°C (62.8°F), thus wrapping the year with mild winter weather. In Sliema, during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation.
• Fgura - December »
  In Fgura during December, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of precipitation. In Fgura in December, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 42mm (1.65") of accumulated precipitation.
• Saint Paul's Bay - December »
  In Saint Paul's Bay in December, the average water temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F). December has the shortest days of the year in Saint Paul's Bay with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
• Paola - December »
  In Paola in December, the average water temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F). With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Paola, Malta.