Malta weather in December
In December, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 17°C by day and 16°C at night, and the sea is about 18°C. On average 82 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 3°C cooler than in November, and in January days average 15°C.
It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach. The sea is cold.
Warmest resorts in Malta in December
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Birkirkara | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Sliema | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Zabbar | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Birżebbuġa | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Rabat | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Mellieha | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Zurrieq | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Siggiewi | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Valletta | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| Victoria | 17°C | 16°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
Malta weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Malta in December?
In December, popular resorts in Malta (San Pawl il-Bahar, Birkirkara, Sliema, Zabbar, Birżebbuġa) average 17°C by day and 16°C at night, and the sea is about 18°C. On average 82 mm of rain falls during the month. It is mild, more a time for sightseeing than for the beach.
What is the sea temperature in Malta in December?
About 18°C on average. The warmest water is in San Pawl il-Bahar (18°C).
Where is it warmest in Malta in December?
The warmest place is San Pawl il-Bahar (17°C by day), followed by Birkirkara (17°C) and Sliema (17°C).
Does it rain in Malta in December?
On average 82 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.