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Malta
Malta in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Malta in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Malta in December?
- Birżebbuġa is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (64°F) in December; Rabat is the coolest at 16°C (62°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Malta in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at San Pawl il-Bahar (18°C (65°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Birżebbuġa
Coolest
16°
Rabat
Driest
100 mm
San Pawl il-Bahar
Warmest sea
18°
San Pawl il-Bahar
Across Malta, December highs run from 16°C (62°F) (Rabat) to 18°C (64°F) (Birżebbuġa). On average it is 3 °C (6 °F) cooler than November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Birżebbuġa, San Pawl il-Bahar, and Birkirkara.
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birżebbuġa | 18° | 12° | 102 mm | 18° | 59 |
| San Pawl il-Bahar | 17° | 12° | 100 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Birkirkara | 17° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Sliema | 18° | 12° | 101 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Qormi | 18° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Zabbar | 18° | 12° | 102 mm | 18° | 58 |
| San Gwann | 17° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Swieqi | 17° | 11° | 102 mm | 18° | 58 |
| St. Julian's | 17° | 12° | 101 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Msida | 17° | 11° | 102 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Fgura | 17° | 11° | 102 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Gzira | 17° | 11° | 102 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Zejtun | 17° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 58 |
| Mosta | 17° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 57 |
| Naxxar | 17° | 11° | 104 mm | 18° | 56 |
| Rabat | 16° | 11° | 103 mm | 18° | 54 |
Public holidays in December
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Republic Day
- Christmas Day
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Malta in December?
Average daytime highs range from 16° in Rabat to 18° in Birżebbuġa.
Can you swim in Malta in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around San Pawl il-Bahar at about 18°.