MT Valletta · Winter

Visit Valletta
in December?

Good window in December — July is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.90°N 14.51°E
63°FMax temperature
24%Rainy days
7.9hSunshine / day

Valletta weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.9/10)

Should you visit Valletta in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 7.9h/d

Our take: December in Valletta brings mild winter days perfect for sightseeing without summer crowds. Expect 14-17°C temperatures—ideal for walking the old streets—with occasional rain but mostly sunny skies at 244 hours monthly. Pack a light jacket and you'll enjoy exploring this UNESCO gem comfortably.

Valletta in December by trip type

What to expect in December

In December, Valletta sees 17°F during the day with 7.9h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (9.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Valletta

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
⛅ January52°F59°F26%1.5in8.4h7.2/10
⛅ February54°F59°F20%2.1in10.0h7.3/10
⛅ March55°F61°F20%1.3in10.2h7.4/10
🌤️ April57°F64°F9%0.5in11.2h7.9/10
🌤️ May63°F72°F9%0.5in12.2h8.8/10
☀️ June70°F79°F2%0.1in13.7h9.8/10
☀️ July75°F84°F1%0.0in13.4h9.9/10
☀️ August77°F86°F4%0.2in12.1h9.4/10
☀️ September75°F81°F14%1.1in11.3h9.4/10
🌤️ October68°F75°F23%2.2in9.5h8.6/10
🌤️ November63°F70°F33%2.9in8.5h7.8/10
⛅ December57°F63°F24%1.7in7.9h7.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Valletta averages 63°F, 24% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10. See methodology →

December vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 9.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Valletta in December

Is December a good time to visit Valletta?
December is an acceptable time for Valletta (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (9.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Valletta in December?
With 63°F max and 7.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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