Climate guide for Gozo Island, Malta

Gozo Island in December

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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December · Malta

Best time to visit Gozo Island in December Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Gozo Island in December

Average temperature 18°C, 19 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

December score

4.5/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Gozo Island
Avg temp
18°C
Rainfall
19 mm
Humidity
74%
Days with 6h+ sun
1
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

December in Gozo Island scores 4.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Gozo is Malta's greener sister island, with red sand at Ramla Bay and megalithic temples older than the pyramids.

December in Gozo Island — the hardest end of the year

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 4.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Gozo Island — 5.4 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Gozo Island in December?
In December, Gozo Island averages 18°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
Is December a good time to visit Gozo Island?
December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Gozo Island in December?
Expect about 19 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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