Weather in December
December, the closing month of the year, introduces winter to Ta’ Xbiex,
Malta. Comparing to the moderate coolness of
November, December offers significantly colder weather, although the true chill of
January is still pending. Winter swimming might not be at the top of the to-do list as the sea temperature averages at a cooler 18.2°C (64.8°F). Reflecting the holiday season, the city sparkles with festive lights and a warm atmosphere, despite the relative cold. As the daylight hours shorten further, the community retreats indoors to enjoy the season's festive spirit, closing off another year.
Sea temperature
In
Ta' Xbiex, in December, the average water temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.