Weather in December
December in
Kalkara,
Malta embraces the arrival of winter with a decrease in sea temperature to 18.2°C (64.8°F), marking the year's end. A significant drop from
November, December's sea temperature symbolizes the complete transition from autumn to winter. The reduction in sunlight hours further emphasize the winter season. Despite the decline in sea temperature, December weather remains mildly cool compared to most European climes. This month's shorter days and cooler temperatures make it the perfect season for cozy indoors activities, rounding off the climatic cycle in Kalkara, Malta.
Sea temperature
In Kalkara, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not enjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes increasingly difficult.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of December, in Kalkara, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.
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