Malta weather in December
Malta averages 17°C by day and 14°C at night in December, with the sea at 19°C and 9 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It cools by about 2°C into January.
Day
17°C
Night
14°C
Sea
19°C
Rainy days
9
Flight from London
3h
What December feels like
December is mild in Malta: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather.
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Malta is the #39 warmest in December, and #14 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in December?
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Malta weather by month
December is highlighted. Compare with November and January, or see the full year in Malta.
Malta in December: quick answers
Is Malta hot in December?
December is mild in Malta: good for exploring, not reliably beach weather. Average highs are 17°C and lows 14°C.
Can you swim in Malta in December?
The sea is 19°C: refreshing, and chilly for most people after a few minutes.
Does it rain in Malta in December?
Expect some rain: about 9 days with at least 1 mm.
What is the warmest month in Malta?
July, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 16°C.
How long is the flight to Malta from the UK?
About 3h direct from London, estimated from the 2,100 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in December for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in December from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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