Weather in December
December sees
Swieqi,
Malta embrace the onset of winter once more. A further cooling of sea temperatures to 18.2°C (64.8°F) indicates the definitive arrival of the winter season. Days are notably shorter, while the weather conditions encourage indoor activities and get-togethers. The dressing style also shifts considerably, with locals resorting to layered clothing for warmth. December, hence, forms the gateway to the year-end festivities amidst a cooler ambiance.
Sea temperature
In Swieqi, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 18.2°C (64.8°F). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.