The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Valletta sees 17°C during the day with 5.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 10 out of 12 months in Valletta. Compared to November: −4°C daytime, −1.3h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
10°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
9.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Valletta is July (9.9/10), 5.3 pts higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Valletta
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Malta
🗣️LanguageMaltais
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.15°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 32%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Valletta ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
MaltaTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.9 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
35.90°N · 14.51°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Valletta?
July is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 12.2h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Valletta get in July?
Valletta averages 12.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Valletta?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Valletta in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Valletta good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Valletta scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.9/10.
When should you avoid Valletta?
January is the most difficult month to visit Valletta, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Valletta in December?
In December, the sea averages 19°C in Valletta: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Valletta in December?
The average UV index reaches 3 in December in Valletta (moderate), with about 9.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.