December weather forecastQala, Malta

December

Weather in December

December epitomizes the culmination of weather transitions in Qala, Malta, with an onset of winter. The difference in climatic conditions from the warmer months of the year is noticeable. December sees the sea temperatures drop down to 17.7°C (63.9°F). Daylight hours continue their receding trajectory. What lies ahead in January, however, is the promise of increased daylight hours and relatively stable sea temperatures.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.7°C (63.9°F).
Note: The majority find it unenjoyable to swim in 17.7°C (63.9°F). Breathing becomes tougher as the water temperature descends under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Qala, Malta, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average sea temperature in Qala is 17.7°C (63.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

December has the shortest days of the year in Qala, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Qala, the average day length in December is 9h and 46min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Qala, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:58 pm CET.

Average sea temperature in December
Qala, Malta

  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.2°C).

Average daylight in December
Qala, Malta

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).