December in Valletta averages highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and lows of 14 °C (56 °F), with about 5 rainy days and 9 h 44 min of daylight. The sea is fresh, around 19 °C (67 °F): fine for a quick swim.
December weather in Valletta at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Valletta?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. December is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in December 2026
- Tue 8 Dec: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (L-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni) public holiday
- Sun 13 Dec: Republic Day (Jum ir-Repubblika) public holiday
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (Il-Milied) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Valletta in December
December's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Upper Barrakka Gardens — noon gun salute outdoors
- Three Cities by water taxi outdoors
- Mdina — the silent city outdoors
- Blue Lagoon on Comino — go early outdoors
- St John's Co-Cathedral — Caravaggio inside indoors
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — book weeks ahead indoors
Where to stay: Valletta itself for history; Sliema or St Julian's for the seafront and nightlife.
What to pack for Valletta in December
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 17 °C (63 °F), nights near 14 °C (56 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Valletta costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €140–280 |
Excluding flights. December is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | 14° / 7° | 8 | Mixed weather |
| Rome | 14° / 5° | 8 | Tough month |
| Dubrovnik | 13° / 6° | 11 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Valletta?
By the numbers, December is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 17 °C (63 °F) and about 5 rainy days. December is usually low season in Valletta: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are April, May, June, September.
How warm is Valletta in December?
Average highs are 17 °C (63 °F) and lows 14 °C (56 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is fresh, around 19 °C (67 °F): fine for a quick swim.
Does it rain a lot in Valletta in December?
Expect about 5 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 37 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Valletta.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.