Weather in December
December wraps up the year on a cool note in
Marsaxlokk, with sea temperatures dipping to 18.2°C (64.8°F), a stark contrast to the warmer months. Although the daylight hours are curtailed to around 9.8 hours, a serene calm pervades the town. Finishing the calendar year, December ushers in the winter season and sets the locale for welcoming the new year.
Sea temperature
In Marsaxlokk, the average seawater temperature in December is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 18.2°C (64.8°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Marsaxlokk.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.
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