December · Malta
Best time to visit Valletta in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valletta in December
Average temperature 16°C, 26 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Valletta scores 9.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valletta packs knights' palaces, a co-cathedral and harbour fortifications into a tiny UNESCO capital.
December in Valletta — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 26 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Valletta at 9.3/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valletta in December?
- In December, Valletta averages 16°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Valletta?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valletta in December?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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