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Marsaxlokk in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best)). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; Malta overall
Prices: Medium; Malta overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedMalta month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best)). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages

MarsaxlokkHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Malta overall: Low
Prices · Malta overall: Medium

Malta overall: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Marsaxlokk, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Dec: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 10
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Dec: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 1

December: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best)). Across Malta: Nativity cribs and Christmas lights; Republic Day (13 Dec); mild but windy.

April: Inside Marsaxlokk's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov (Sunday mornings best).

Marsaxlokk: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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